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C11 JSK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,847 mi
Last recorded50,847 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 JSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 50,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2022 47,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,924 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,071 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,071 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,743 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,028 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,127 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,787 miles

front tyres pearishing

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged but no cords or ply showing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 3,341 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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C11 JSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C11 JSK, 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 C11 JSK registered?

C11 JSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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