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J8 ECS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 ECS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,301 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,444 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,063 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play from both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both rear driveshaft inner joints leaking grease slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on driver's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,714 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chip to front wind srceen

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,851 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,375 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

a small cut to o/s/front tyre side wall

o/s/front towing eye cover falling out

some parts of thebrake fuel and suspension pipes can not be tested due to under vehilce covers

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,479 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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J8 ECS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J8 ECS, 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 J8 ECS registered?

J8 ECS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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