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JA53 MCU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,722 mi
Last recorded106,722 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 MCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive belly pans fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vibration from engine,poss mountings

Fail 15 Aug 2023 106,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vibration from engine,poss engine/gearbox mount?

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,864 miles

centre brake light been covered

n/s front fog lamp broken

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero/flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working factory fit high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front fog lamp broken

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors faded and looks to have LQD fault

centre brake light out

service brake warning on dash

Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors faded and looks to have LQD fault

centre brake light out

service brake warning on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,704 miles

middle stop light innop

slight play in o/s front hub area

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearest to the rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearest to the rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,425 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,375 miles

Centre brake lamp cracked(not showing white light)

Fail 13 May 2013 49,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 45,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,869 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and rear nearside

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,748 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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JA53 MCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 JA53 MCU, 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 JA53 MCU registered?

JA53 MCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is JA53 MCU safe to buy?

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