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T222 CSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 CSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 88,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,580 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 85,580 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,225 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,895 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,506 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,075 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,376 miles

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

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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T222 CSM 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 87%.

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 T222 CSM, 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 T222 CSM registered?

T222 CSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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