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BJZ 3996

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,685 mi
Last recorded114,685 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 3996
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,000 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both side front tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort lowish

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f bottom ball joint some wear?

rear fuel and brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,896 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear spring mount areas , rear sub frame mount areas and rear floors all starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,822 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,795 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Jul 2014 56,142 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2012 51,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,299 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 29,299 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BJZ 3996 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJZ 3996, 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 BJZ 3996 registered?

BJZ 3996 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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