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6604 JW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6604 JW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,840 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,856 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 11 Dec 2024 79,852 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,040 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 7 Dec 2022 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,111 miles

rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,786 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,235 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,197 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,599 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,538 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,181 miles

n/s/front tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cord or ply showing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,119 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,585 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,359 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

second washer jet hole on left jet blocked.

second washer jet hole on right jet blocked. †

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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6604 JW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6604 JW, 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 6604 JW registered?

6604 JW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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