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TRA 181

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,455 mi
Last recorded35,455 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 181
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 35,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,044 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 35,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 30,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 28,082 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,957 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 24,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,335 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 10,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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TRA 181 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 TRA 181, 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 TRA 181 registered?

TRA 181 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is TRA 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 181 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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