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AJ53 SJU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,484 miles

Offside WING MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT TINT

Pass 18 Jul 2022 131,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 129,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 124,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,903 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,802 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,689 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,143 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre slight cut in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,475 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 22 Jul 2008 39,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,518 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 SJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ53 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

AJ53 SJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 SJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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