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TPS 10

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPS 10
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 85,709 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 83,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 69,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,723 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,538 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 23,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,933 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 19,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/o/s/f tyres advance wear 225/40zr18 pirelli p-zero

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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TPS 10 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TPS 10, 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

How do I check the history of TPS 10?

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What year was TPS 10 registered?

TPS 10 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is TPS 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPS 10 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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