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MD03 DWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,578 mi
Last recorded118,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 118,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 117,593 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 116,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,176 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 29 Dec 2021 108,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,897 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and lower shock bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 97,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 97,560 miles

Engine cover and under-trays prevent full examination of some testable items.

Rear and nearside front wheels have been repaired.

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Rear suspension springs show signs of corrosion.

Slight binding of rear brakes.

Slight play n/s inner rack balljoint.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 97,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and under-trays prevent full examination of some testable items.

Offside wheel inner bead rim repaired.

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Rear suspension springs show signs of corrosion.

Slight binding of rear brakes.

Slight play n/s inner rack balljoint.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 95,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,719 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cracks on o/s/r/ tyre on/iner wall not down to webing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,246 miles

tyres are slightly worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OSF torque control arm has a dust boot split on ball joint

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

SRS airbag warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,682 miles

SRS airbag warning light on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OSF torque control arm has a dust boot split on ball joint

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MD03 DWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MD03 DWJ, 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 MD03 DWJ registered?

MD03 DWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is MD03 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 DWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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