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GV03 OTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,222 mi
Last recorded67,222 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 OTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 67,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,057 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2019 61,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,536 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,948 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,769 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 50,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,164 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 7 Jul 2009 15,585 miles

front & rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,143 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 10,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GV03 OTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV03 OTJ, 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 GV03 OTJ registered?

GV03 OTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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