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JG02 HOT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,761 mi
Last recorded126,761 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG02 HOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,761 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2025 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,292 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,370 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 104,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 104,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,347 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 76,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

speedometer warning lamp illuminated showing a fault in the system

Pass 30 May 2015 75,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,669 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

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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JG02 HOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JG02 HOT, 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 JG02 HOT registered?

JG02 HOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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