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55 SAJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,232 mi
Last recorded30,232 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 SAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 30,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,753 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 26,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 25,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 25,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 24,100 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,867 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 21,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,700 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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55 SAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 55 SAJ, 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 55 SAJ registered?

55 SAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is 55 SAJ safe to buy?

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