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J3 YYE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 YYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,985 miles

nearside rear worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

offside rear tyre worn badley on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,264 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,479 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,007 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,873 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the edge of the tread

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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J3 YYE 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 75%.

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 J3 YYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 YYE registered?

J3 YYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is J3 YYE safe to buy?

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