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OK03 JAH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,980 mi
Last recorded40,980 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOK03 JAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 40,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING OUTER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 39,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 39,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,493 miles

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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2011 37,312 miles

corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2011 37,312 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,459 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to nearside and offside front disc inner faces

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,459 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to nearside and offside front disc inner faces

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,775 miles

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

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

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

vehicle presnter be aware although meeting requirments the rear registration plate is suffering with slight water ingress

Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,774 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle presnter be aware although meeting requirments the rear registration plate is suffering with slight water ingress

Pass 25 May 2007 29,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,133 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 23,133 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OK03 JAH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OK03 JAH, 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 OK03 JAH registered?

OK03 JAH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is OK03 JAH safe to buy?

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