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JRC 75

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,411 mi
Last recorded69,411 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRC 75
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 69,411 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2026 69,411 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,617 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 68,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,539 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,017 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,962 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 55,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,313 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 23,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

due to tyre wear on this vehicle would suggest steering geometry check and or four wheel alignment

near/side rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

off/side front tyre worn inner shoulder and showing signs of cracking

off/side rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 16,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,290 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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JRC 75 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JRC 75, 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 JRC 75 registered?

JRC 75 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is JRC 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRC 75 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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