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JC53 CAT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,572 mi
Last recorded93,572 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,572 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler / rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 90,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 90,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 87,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 83,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 81,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,379 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)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,041 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

small amount of play in rack arm offside

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,784 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,233 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,588 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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JC53 CAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JC53 CAT, 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 JC53 CAT registered?

JC53 CAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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