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J600 NYM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 NYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 129,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 124,881 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 118,024 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 105,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 93,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 81,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 70,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,678 miles

o/s/f track rod end slight play!

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,983 miles

all tyres at legal limits (worn on edges)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,902 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,468 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,823 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,788 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J600 NYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J600 NYM, 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 J600 NYM registered?

J600 NYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for J600 NYM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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