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444 JRA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,619 mi
Last recorded103,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 JRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 103,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,072 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside and offside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3/2mm

offside mirror glass faded/deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 89,072 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside and offside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3/2mm

offside mirror glass faded/deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,458 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glasss delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the rack osf and nsf (2.3 (a) (i))

road wheels starting to corrode

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 43,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,034 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,558 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 23,554 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,852 miles

off side front jacking point rubber missing and sill cover damaged .

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,587 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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444 JRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 444 JRA, 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 444 JRA registered?

444 JRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is 444 JRA safe to buy?

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