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P5 JGO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 JGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 59,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside park brake effort lower than nearside

both rear tyre treads starting to wear inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,483 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 56,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area leaking and dripping onto exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,200 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,568 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,245 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,245 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,020 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,981 miles

travel at parking brake

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,263 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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P5 JGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 P5 JGO, 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 P5 JGO?

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What year was P5 JGO registered?

P5 JGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is P5 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 JGO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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