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JJ 1111

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ 1111
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Transverse Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,906 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror/indicator lamp cracked corrosion on inside of front discs

Fail 17 Oct 2024 69,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror/indicator lamp cracked corrosion on inside of front discs

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,840 miles

slight wear in o/s/f lower ball joint front discs corroded on inside

Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight wear in o/s/f lower ball joint front discs corroded on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Arch Corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Arch Corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,641 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2019 45,251 miles

fluid leak from n/s/f area

Fail 1 May 2019 45,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

fluid leak from n/s/f area

Pass 9 May 2018 39,360 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,847 miles

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 34,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 31,376 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 31,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 27,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,396 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,167 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,862 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,663 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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JJ 1111 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JJ 1111, 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 JJ 1111 registered?

JJ 1111 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is JJ 1111 safe to buy?

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