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X2 JOW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 JOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 77,560 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2025 76,638 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 75,354 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,486 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,758 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,988 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,465 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,652 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,449 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full under floor tray fitted unable to check some componants

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,333 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,608 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)

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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X2 JOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X2 JOW, 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 X2 JOW registered?

X2 JOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is X2 JOW safe to buy?

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