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T50 OJC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,009 mi
Last recorded48,009 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 47,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arms slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 41,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 37,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 32,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering nuckel (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,028 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,887 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,318 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded on inner faces

n/s/f spring cover split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 11,213 miles

all 4 suspension spring gaiters split.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,073 miles

both front suspension unit gaiters split.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,535 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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T50 OJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 T50 OJC, 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

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What year was T50 OJC registered?

T50 OJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is T50 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 OJC 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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