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S555 JFH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,791 mi
Last recorded110,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 JFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,164 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,617 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 31 Jul 2018 99,777 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge worn.

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

Offside Rear inner edge worn.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,777 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner edge worn.

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

Offside Rear inner edge worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,103 miles

both front susp arm bushs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,594 miles

All tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,038 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,628 miles

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Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

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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S555 JFH 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S555 JFH, 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 S555 JFH registered?

S555 JFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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