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TDN 1

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDN 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2026 105,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 94,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,074 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with product (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint in track control arn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 58,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,509 miles

SRS warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,414 miles

Front 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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TDN 1 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TDN 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDN 1 registered?

TDN 1 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is TDN 1 safe to buy?

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