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TRU 55T

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,655 mi
Last recorded58,655 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRU 55T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,640 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play where shock absorber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,070 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 57,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where meets flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where meets flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,497 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 55,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 9 Aug 2012 50,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,501 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)

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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TRU 55T is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TRU 55T, 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 TRU 55T registered?

TRU 55T is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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