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T1 OPS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 80,513 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,080 miles

Offside Rear led light only 50% working

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 77,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 77,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavy cracking to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,447 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 76,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 76,036 miles

n/s tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,303 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE LOW

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGTH MOVEMENT

Pass 6 May 2015 72,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 66,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,190 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 58,058 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,752 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 49,752 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2006 42,230 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)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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 OPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OPS, 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 OPS registered?

T1 OPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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