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41 JES

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 JES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 47,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,046 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 42,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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41 JES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 41 JES, 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 41 JES registered?

41 JES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is 41 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 41 JES shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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