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J12 MJH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 110,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,651 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock absorber lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock absorber lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 98,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 94,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,975 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 66,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,713 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 22,335 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)

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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J12 MJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J12 MJH, 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 J12 MJH registered?

J12 MJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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