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AJ53 JAF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,612 mi
Last recorded141,612 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 141,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 136,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 129,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wire hanging

Offside Front run flat tyre fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2853518

Pass 7 Jul 2023 112,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 112,603 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2020 106,509 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 102,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn part of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 75,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,743 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,950 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,197 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,790 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 10 May 2011 33,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 13,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,803 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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AJ53 JAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ53 JAF, 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 AJ53 JAF registered?

AJ53 JAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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