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L55 MPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,089 mi
Last recorded34,089 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 34,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 33,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 30,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 18,978 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,705 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,484 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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L55 MPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L55 MPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L55 MPJ?

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What year was L55 MPJ registered?

L55 MPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is L55 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 MPJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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