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SE03 JHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,887 mi
Last recorded19,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 JHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 19,887 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 19,878 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 19,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 19,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2016 19,033 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,165 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,547 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,535 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE WALL CUT AND CRACKED/NOT REACHING CORDS.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 12,535 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE WALL CUT AND CRACKED/NOT REACHING CORDS.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,848 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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SE03 JHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SE03 JHK, 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 SE03 JHK registered?

SE03 JHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SE03 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE03 JHK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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