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G11 FJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,011 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 74,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,627 miles

Both front air bag boots split

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 72,090 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 66,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion & pitted on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 31,029 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,610 miles

signs of oil contamination around nearside rear under tray

washer low level warning on

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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G11 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G11 FJJ, 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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G11 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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