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J70 MBR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 MBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 76,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 75,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,973 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,436 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing in tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,304 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,304 miles

All 255/45W17 tyres tread depth low 2/3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,127 miles

Front & rear brake pads wearing thin approx 2.5mm

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,866 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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J70 MBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 J70 MBR, 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 J70 MBR registered?

J70 MBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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