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TY03 COX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,569 mi
Last recorded24,569 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY03 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 24,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 24,004 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 May 2023 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 22,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,057 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 21,936 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (Slight Fluid Leak) (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 21,936 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (Slight Fluid Leak) (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut On Inner Wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut On Inner Wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut On Inner Wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut On Inner Wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 20,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,753 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall

Fail 5 Jan 2011 14,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall

o/s/f tyre also wearing and cracking on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,111 miles

veichle presenter be aware the off-side front tyre outer wall is cut

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,541 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 9,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 7,709 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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TY03 COX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TY03 COX, 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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TY03 COX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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