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CK03 VJC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,369 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))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,194 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,588 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,587 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 May 2023 73,844 miles

Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 May 2022 73,329 miles

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

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

keep check on interior mirror condition

Pass 25 May 2021 72,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,571 miles

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

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,716 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates not fully secured[corrosion]

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,766 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted covering some testable items.

keep check on both front backplates for security.

Fail 29 May 2018 69,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted covering some testable items.

keep check on both front backplates for security.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,093 miles

Oil leak

under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,758 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2013 54,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2012 51,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and both outer sills

Fail 3 May 2012 51,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and both outer sills

Pass 9 May 2011 48,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 42,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 42,948 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,270 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,390 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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CK03 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK03 VJC, 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 CK03 VJC registered?

CK03 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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