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M8 UJH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,865 mi
Last recorded73,865 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,865 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 73,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,434 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,964 miles

Rear Upper stop light

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,330 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 52,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,039 miles

front tyres getting low on inside shoulders.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,344 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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M8 UJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M8 UJH, 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 M8 UJH?

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What year was M8 UJH registered?

M8 UJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is M8 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 UJH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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