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MJ03 HUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,700 mi
Last recorded33,700 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 HUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 33,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025
Pass 29 Jan 2024 32,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 27,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,975 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 24,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 23,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 22,867 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,727 miles

(All) Tyres Cracking In Tread

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)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 21,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 21,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 20,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s and o/s front and rear brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 10 May 2011 20,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s and o/s front and rear brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 19,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 16,322 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 14,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,878 miles

n/s/r suspension dust cover split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,275 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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MJ03 HUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ03 HUH, 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 MJ03 HUH registered?

MJ03 HUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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