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FB03 JRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 JRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency on limit

Parking brake ratchet mechanism poor and on limit at time of test

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement / Knocking /clicking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 84,032 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement / Knocking /clicking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,431 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,328 miles

Vehicle been standing for period

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,189 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both - age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,768 miles

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

slight corrosion to both inner front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,532 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,992 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 67,537 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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 27 May 2009 59,564 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,060 miles

front & rear discs poor condition

Fail 14 May 2008 56,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front & rear discs poor condition

Pass 31 May 2006 48,018 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 48,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FB03 JRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FB03 JRX, 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 FB03 JRX registered?

FB03 JRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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