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THM 24

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,925 mi
Last recorded69,925 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHM 24
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2025 64,221 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2025 64,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to recoil . works when assisted .

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted to vehicle .

Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,976 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 45,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,551 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,459 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,867 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,361 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2 MM and worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,530 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,195 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 11,514 miles

The rear tyres are getting thin, especially the n/s/r.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,626 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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THM 24 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 THM 24, 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 THM 24 registered?

THM 24 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is THM 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THM 24 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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