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R4 JSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,098 mi
Last recorded32,098 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 JSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 32,098 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 30,639 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing L&R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,081 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 29,790 miles

Both front Shock absorber outer gaiter (casing) deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, also has 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-tray fitted obscuring view for some components

Fail 1 Jul 2022 29,790 miles

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

Both front Shock absorber outer gaiter (casing) deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, also has 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-tray fitted obscuring view for some components

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 27,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 26,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall, aslo has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection for components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall, aslo has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection for components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,650 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 21 Jun 2018 24,650 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 22,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 22,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 15,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,692 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 13,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer wall not quite deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,512 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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R4 JSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R4 JSM, 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 R4 JSM registered?

R4 JSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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