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H20 JOY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,646 mi
Last recorded51,646 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 51,646 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,464 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,951 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,757 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Suspension strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,746 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,294 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,636 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front thrust arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,780 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front thrust arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,202 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both torque arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,194 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,844 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge. n/s/f tyre at 3mm. rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,531 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,267 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge.o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 30,067 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,005 miles

n/s no. plate lamp in poor condition.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,639 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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H20 JOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H20 JOY, 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 H20 JOY registered?

H20 JOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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