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J2 KBO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,260 mi
Last recorded33,260 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 33,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 32,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play the very rear ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,574 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 30,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,672 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,672 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,516 miles

tyre pressure/bonnet warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,809 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 15,676 miles

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

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

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,151 miles

cut on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,111 miles

rear tyres getting low

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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J2 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 J2 KBO, 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 J2 KBO registered?

J2 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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