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SP02 JKP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,834 mi
Last recorded28,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 28,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,978 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 23,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 20,648 miles

off side rear tyre cut to out side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,272 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,558 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 17,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,278 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 11,420 miles

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

small tair in o/s/f wiper

Pass 5 May 2011 10,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 8,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 7,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,644 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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SP02 JKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SP02 JKP, 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 SP02 JKP registered?

SP02 JKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SP02 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 JKP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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