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JB52 ROG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,726 mi
Last recorded77,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB52 ROG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,726 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 77,726 miles

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

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 76,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,186 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,623 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 60,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

frot dises badley worn

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,807 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,085 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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JB52 ROG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JB52 ROG, 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 JB52 ROG registered?

JB52 ROG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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