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DE03 PLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 127,124 miles

Front Lower Body component slightly loose Metal mesh grills around fog lamps insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Multi bulb lamp unit. Very outer corner bulb (LED) inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear smooth very inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,398 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 114,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 105,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,046 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Apr 2018 87,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 87,902 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,841 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,129 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 82,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,435 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,425 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,093 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,069 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,211 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,211 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,278 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,353 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 17 Jun 2009 52,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,192 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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DE03 PLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 DE03 PLJ, 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 DE03 PLJ registered?

DE03 PLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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