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J19 SVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 SVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 55,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,666 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,286 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,623 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 44,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,824 miles

Corrossion to rear discs outer faces

Slight side to side movement at steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 39,914 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,261 miles

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

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

Small crack in offside front road wheel

Fail 1 Apr 2016 38,260 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Small crack in offside front road wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,821 miles

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

PLay detected at steering wheel/column

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,821 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

PLay detected at steering wheel/column

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,610 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,605 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,387 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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J19 SVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J19 SVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J19 SVM?

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What year was J19 SVM registered?

J19 SVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is J19 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 SVM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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