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SJ03 AWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 71,940 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Nearside + Offside arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 69,032 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))

Pass 7 May 2022 68,004 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower fluid suspension unit ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 61,812 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres approx on 3mm

slight oil leak from gearbox

undertrays fitted obscuring some components underneath vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 53,116 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 53,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 49,451 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 44,746 miles

both rear tyres worn onto approximately 2mm

Fail 2 May 2013 44,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn onto approximately 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,376 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,376 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,829 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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SJ03 AWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ03 AWM, 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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SJ03 AWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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