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J2 URK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,691 mi
Last recorded56,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 URK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 56,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 41,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,767 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 40,766 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 38,933 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 34,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,894 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,245 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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J2 URK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J2 URK, 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 URK registered?

J2 URK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is J2 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 URK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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