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TR 952

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,423 mi
Last recorded112,423 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR 952
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 112,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,333 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 105,562 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,374 miles

Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively (1.1.18 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,004 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,881 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both side. (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 73,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,070 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,104 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres have damage to tyre walls

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,750 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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TR 952 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 TR 952, 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 TR 952 registered?

TR 952 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is TR 952 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR 952 shows 19 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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