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JRZ 1841

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 1841
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 79,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,960 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,596 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,115 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,472 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 19,472 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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JRZ 1841 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JRZ 1841, 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 JRZ 1841 registered?

JRZ 1841 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for JRZ 1841 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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