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DM03 JET

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM03 JET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 97,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,196 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,577 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,907 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both off side tyres starting to perish on edges

advise near side front shock unit,starting to weep

advise off side rear tyre wearing lower on middle of tyre

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise wiper operation smeary-juddery

Fail 9 May 2012 44,571 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smear and noisy

Pass 14 May 2011 43,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,873 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,397 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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DM03 JET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DM03 JET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM03 JET registered?

DM03 JET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is DM03 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM03 JET shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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