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E4 JBS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,213 mi
Last recorded87,213 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 JBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 87,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in the tread bar (change urgent) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm in the tread bar (change soon) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,779 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning illuminated

rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,886 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,355 miles

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Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2009 49,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,158 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 27,357 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly split

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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E4 JBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E4 JBS, 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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E4 JBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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