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J24 ABM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,840 mi
Last recorded81,840 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 ABM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surafce (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surafce (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,269 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 75,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,036 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,339 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,800 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,029 miles

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge, nearside badly. 255/35x19

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,003 miles

Both front Tires worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp cracked (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,769 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 58,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust joints blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,427 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,036 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,036 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,185 miles

cuts in sidewall of tyresn/s

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,751 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,472 miles

Rear number plate border line limits

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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J24 ABM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J24 ABM, 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 J24 ABM registered?

J24 ABM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is J24 ABM safe to buy?

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