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X1 OJG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 OJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,866 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,356 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,819 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 70,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,190 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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X1 OJG 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 X1 OJG, 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

How do I check the history of X1 OJG?

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What year was X1 OJG registered?

X1 OJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is X1 OJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 OJG 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.

Does X1 OJG have outstanding finance?

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