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J4 PBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,905 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 96,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,536 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corrarded

front number plate cracked

rear discs corrarded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,039 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,039 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,957 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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J4 PBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J4 PBJ, 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 J4 PBJ registered?

J4 PBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is J4 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 PBJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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