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E4 JGW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,141 mi
Last recorded57,141 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 57,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 56,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 53,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,753 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 53,713 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,646 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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E4 JGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E4 JGW, 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 E4 JGW registered?

E4 JGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is E4 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 JGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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