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V8 MTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,641 mi
Last recorded125,641 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 125,641 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,150 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lmp not working( non obligatory lamp)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deteriorated but provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

abc lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Jun 2023 122,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lmp not working( non obligatory lamp)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deteriorated but provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

abc lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,139 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,408 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,231 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 117,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,793 miles

brake pipes obscured by under panels

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,217 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DICS RUSTED

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DICS RUSTED

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 97,256 miles

front drive belt frayed

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

correct number plates fitterd at time of test

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2012 91,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,180 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 72,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,543 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,890 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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V8 MTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 V8 MTJ, 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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V8 MTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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