MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyre walls slightly damaged
o\s front jacking block missing
undertrays fitted
o/s jacking block missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s front jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
light scraping noise from n/s/f brake.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R1 JLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R1 JLS, 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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How do I check the history of R1 JLS?
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What year was R1 JLS registered?
R1 JLS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.
Is R1 JLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R1 JLS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R1 JLS have outstanding finance?
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