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SE03 JFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,927 mi
Last recorded34,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 34,927 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 34,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 34,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 34,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 33,394 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 28,143 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished no cords exposed time test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 21,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,033 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r inner c.v.boot leaking grease slightly

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 14 Aug 2012 20,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/r inner drive shaft leaking grease

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,996 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,701 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 14,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,488 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges 255/4018

o/s/r tyre scrubbed/runflat on inner shoulder advise removal of tyre to check for damage inside tyre 285/3518

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SE03 JFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SE03 JFA, 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 SE03 JFA registered?

SE03 JFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SE03 JFA safe to buy?

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