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SN03 TYH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,206 mi
Last recorded75,206 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 TYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 75,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 74,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,119 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 74,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,939 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 72,938 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 62,248 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2017 62,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From engine bay to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 61,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 44,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,806 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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SN03 TYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN03 TYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN03 TYH registered?

SN03 TYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is SN03 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 TYH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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