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FJ53 VRW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 95,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 94,444 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 94,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 92,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 91,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 76,465 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,510 miles

nearside front lower arm inner bush slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 56,926 miles

n/s/f rear lower arm bush perished

sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2010 53,063 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 48,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 42,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,593 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,324 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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FJ53 VRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ53 VRW, 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 FJ53 VRW registered?

FJ53 VRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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