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J7 ANE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,415 mi
Last recorded44,415 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 ANE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,688 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Fail 9 May 2018 43,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster control arm (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 8 May 2017 43,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 10 May 2016 42,625 miles

there are lower guards fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 41,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,728 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 33,737 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,214 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,327 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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J7 ANE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J7 ANE, 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 J7 ANE registered?

J7 ANE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is J7 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 ANE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J7 ANE have outstanding finance?

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