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JDZ 577

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 577
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 74,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number missing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 74,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 73,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020 70,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 68,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,542 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,607 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,973 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

n/s/f tourqe arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,106 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,969 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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JDZ 577 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JDZ 577, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDZ 577 registered?

JDZ 577 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is JDZ 577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDZ 577 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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