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T11 ECD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,852 mi
Last recorded78,852 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 78,852 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 78,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,550 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 77,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,672 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing as very minor play

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,582 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 72,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 69,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,852 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,208 miles

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)

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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T11 ECD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T11 ECD, 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.

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What year was T11 ECD registered?

T11 ECD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is T11 ECD safe to buy?

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