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J8 RUB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 98,652 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,427 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,046 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,287 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,287 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 81,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,602 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,508 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,508 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,132 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,129 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges. n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,662 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,860 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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J8 RUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J8 RUB, 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 J8 RUB registered?

J8 RUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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