2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · JJ 1111
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 78,666 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JJ 1111 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 78,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JJ 1111 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (JJ 1111) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
JJ 1111 Mileage History
- 07/08/202364,840 mi
- 08/08/202364,840 mi
- 17/10/202469,904 mi+5,064 mi
- 23/10/202469,906 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/202578,666 mi+8,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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