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B4 DJB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,181 mi
Last recorded77,181 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,181 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 77,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension fault light on

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA NO VISABLE CAUSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 May 2023 69,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2022 65,795 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers smearing on screen

Fail 9 May 2022 65,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking strut (5.3.5 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,534 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,162 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,893 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,630 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,630 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 1 Jul 2009 27,648 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 22,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,647 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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B4 DJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B4 DJB, 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 B4 DJB registered?

B4 DJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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