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W500 JLH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,609 mi
Last recorded52,609 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 52,609 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,527 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

service brake warning on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,684 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,426 miles

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

offside nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,353 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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W500 JLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W500 JLH, 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 W500 JLH registered?

W500 JLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is W500 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 JLH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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