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JR03 JEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,159 mi
Last recorded73,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR03 JEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,099 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 73,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 73,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 72,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,239 miles

rear number plate de laminating

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,045 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 71,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,177 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,655 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,916 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre tread worn low on the inner and outer edge

offside front tyre tread worn low on the inner edge

unable to test steering and suspension fully due plastic undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,150 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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JR03 JEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JR03 JEN, 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 JR03 JEN registered?

JR03 JEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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