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L29 DJR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 DJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,119 miles

off side front tyre perishing

off side head light beam image poor

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,532 miles

offside head light dim (border line bulb fitment?)

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 98,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint in shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 3m

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,625 miles

advise both rear tyres very low

Pass 10 May 2018 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 78,821 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 78,593 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to the front (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of the tread but no ply or cords time of test

Both front tyres bold on edges of the tread

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 70,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,544 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 52,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 27,921 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,502 miles

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

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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L29 DJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L29 DJR, 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 L29 DJR registered?

L29 DJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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