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J20 MLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 135,107 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower both . both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2025 133,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour using reverse lamp as indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,075 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,110 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 125,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,480 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

off side hand brake weak

slight play in near side front suspension unit lower ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2016 107,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 97,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,532 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp coroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,908 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 53,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 15,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,598 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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J20 MLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J20 MLO, 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 J20 MLO registered?

J20 MLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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