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MJ53 SFF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,798 mi
Last recorded83,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,505 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,055 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,636 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted to underside of engine bay area, unable to inspect.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,018 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,575 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,994 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,562 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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MJ53 SFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MJ53 SFF, 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 MJ53 SFF registered?

MJ53 SFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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