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J888 ACC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,986 mi
Last recorded51,986 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 51,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 50,255 miles

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

boot struts,weak

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 43,593 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 43,593 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury both boot struts,weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,632 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,018 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 40,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,628 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 38,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,264 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

both front tyres,wearing inner outer shoulder

Fail 24 Nov 2012 35,856 miles

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

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

both front lower wishbone bushes back pin bushes,slight play

both front tyres wearing inner wall,advise wheel alignment check

srs warning light staying on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 35,856 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes back pin bushes,slight play

both front tyres wearing inner wall,advise wheel alignment check

srs warning light staying on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,652 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,084 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,149 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,800 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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J888 ACC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J888 ACC, 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 J888 ACC registered?

J888 ACC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is J888 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 ACC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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