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J5 OJD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,090 mi
Last recorded61,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,932 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,037 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 58,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 57,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,370 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight scrubbing of front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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J5 OJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J5 OJD, 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 J5 OJD registered?

J5 OJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is J5 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 OJD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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