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GM03 JWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,658 mi
Last recorded57,658 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,658 miles

Front Suspension strut dust covers damaged, both sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension strut dust covers damaged, both sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,805 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'Castor Arm' (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,341 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,146 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 50,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,547 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 20 Dec 2013 46,236 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

at the time of test under body panels fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,750 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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GM03 JWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GM03 JWG, 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 GM03 JWG registered?

GM03 JWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 JWG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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