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J600 OLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,175 mi
Last recorded58,175 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 OLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2013 52,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,424 miles

slight play in nearside trackrod end

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,550 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 62,636 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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J600 OLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J600 OLY, 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 J600 OLY registered?

J600 OLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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