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J4 CGA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 CGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 39,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 38,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 34,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 33,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 31,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,571 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,617 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,696 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre (not repairable)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 11,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,903 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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J4 CGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J4 CGA, 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 J4 CGA registered?

J4 CGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is J4 CGA safe to buy?

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