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JBZ 4941

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,438 mi
Last recorded111,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 4941
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,438 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 106,148 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 98,837 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 81,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,249 miles

advise slight play in fornt suspension bushes

advise very slight play in n/s/f /o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 53,161 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 53,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,802 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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JBZ 4941 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JBZ 4941, 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 JBZ 4941 registered?

JBZ 4941 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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