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JGZ 1321

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 1321
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel service brake malfunction lamp also illuminated (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,033 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 92,028 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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 89,685 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 89,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,949 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,676 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,855 miles

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

s.r.s. warning lamp stays illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,484 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,002 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 13,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

smell of fuel unable to trace

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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JGZ 1321 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JGZ 1321, 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 JGZ 1321 registered?

JGZ 1321 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is JGZ 1321 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGZ 1321 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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