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100 JA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,385 mi
Last recorded30,385 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 JA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2024 30,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 30,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 29,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre wearing low round centre of tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 20,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 10,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,122 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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100 JA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 100 JA, 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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100 JA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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