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W55 JBW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,447 mi
Last recorded24,447 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 JBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 24,447 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 24,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 23,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,723 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 15,678 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 14,791 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 14,395 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 13,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,475 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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W55 JBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W55 JBW, 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 W55 JBW registered?

W55 JBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is W55 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 JBW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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