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P8 HJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 HJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 73,613 miles

Offside rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,831 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 67,831 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,593 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge & feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,165 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,890 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,919 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 22,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are very perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,250 miles

both rear tyres are very perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 15,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,312 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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P8 HJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P8 HJJ, 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 P8 HJJ registered?

P8 HJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is P8 HJJ safe to buy?

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