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G21 ASJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 ASJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 82,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 80,259 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 74,652 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Inside drivers door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,459 miles

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 99y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking has bot front tyres are badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,590 miles

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

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

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

wheel alignment req checking has both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,041 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,471 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)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,179 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,483 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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G21 ASJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G21 ASJ, 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 G21 ASJ registered?

G21 ASJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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