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DV03 JLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,116 mi
Last recorded36,116 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 36,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 34,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,928 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,174 miles

center brake light lamp adrift

front tyres cracking

rear discs corroded and pads low

Fail 28 May 2012 33,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center brake light lamp adrift

front tyres cracking

rear discs corroded and pads low

Pass 25 May 2011 33,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all four tyres have major cracks on outer edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,869 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,150 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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DV03 JLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DV03 JLX, 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 DV03 JLX registered?

DV03 JLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is DV03 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 JLX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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