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TIJ 121

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIJ 121
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 79,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 77,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,901 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,791 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,079 miles

suspension fault

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,226 miles

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

plastic under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,113 miles

2 emission sheets printed

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres on wear/limiters

engine management light on

large under trays

slight rattle from nearside exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,426 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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TIJ 121 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TIJ 121, 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 TIJ 121 registered?

TIJ 121 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is TIJ 121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIJ 121 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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