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7 JTA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,261 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,242 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,214 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 85,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,738 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass slight deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 83,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Cooler pipe ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,033 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,308 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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7 JTA 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 7 JTA, 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 7 JTA registered?

7 JTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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