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TFY 111

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,347 mi
Last recorded107,347 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFY 111
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 107,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 107,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 104,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 102,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,049 miles

noise (rattle) coming from catalyst converter, suspect internals structure is loose

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,731 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf/nsf 255/40/18 tyres tread wear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,790 miles

os mirror glass faded

nsf/osf/255/40/18/99y tyres edge wear

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,790 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

nsf/osf/255/40/18/99y tyres edge wear

os mirror glass faded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,015 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,900 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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TFY 111 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 78.3%.

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 TFY 111, 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 TFY 111 registered?

TFY 111 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is TFY 111 safe to buy?

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