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T14 BRE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 BRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 63,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged / cracked

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front shock absorbers have free play in the lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside headlamp image is poor

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 61,029 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 30,751 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 30,751 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,119 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,819 miles

N/S CENTER EXHAUST BAFFLE LOOSE

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,903 miles

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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T14 BRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T14 BRE, 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 T14 BRE registered?

T14 BRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is T14 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T14 BRE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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