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J1 HPR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 39,911 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 39,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,120 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 36,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,375 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint - pressed into arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 18,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,350 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 16,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 16,034 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 14,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 13,656 miles

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Pass 1 Aug 2015 12,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 9,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 5,779 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 4,932 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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J1 HPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J1 HPR, 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 J1 HPR registered?

J1 HPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is J1 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 HPR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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