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T1 FWT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 69,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 66,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,540 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox Oil Cooler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 64,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 61,972 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leakage on front lower undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Fail 11 Nov 2017 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,115 miles

noise coming from front suspension. unable to locate

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise coming from front suspension. unable to locate

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,601 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,465 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 43,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,456 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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T1 FWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 T1 FWT, 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 T1 FWT registered?

T1 FWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is T1 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 FWT 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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