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UK51 JAT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,193 mi
Last recorded102,193 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK51 JAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,991 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,949 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,168 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 19,168 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,803 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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UK51 JAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UK51 JAT, 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 UK51 JAT registered?

UK51 JAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is UK51 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for UK51 JAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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