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TIB 32

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 32
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 70,191 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 70,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency 17 percent

Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,351 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear handbrake efficiency at 17 percent

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 69,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,037 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,158 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,964 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,723 miles

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

h/brake effort getting weak at n/s.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,627 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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TIB 32 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TIB 32, 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 TIB 32 registered?

TIB 32 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is TIB 32 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 32 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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