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BO03 JOC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO03 JOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 81,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light broken/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 69,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside aim flat line

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 68,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside aim flat line

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,662 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,856 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,651 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,988 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 12 Jun 2012 44,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,207 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 12 May 2009 35,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,782 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 23,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,459 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 18,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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BO03 JOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO03 JOC, 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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BO03 JOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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