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SN03 JFG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,325 mi
Last recorded59,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 59,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,281 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,976 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

serp belt perishing

Fail 29 May 2024 54,843 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

serp belt slight perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,128 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,335 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,208 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,730 miles

floor and engine undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 47,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

floor and engine undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,903 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 44,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,507 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,225 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 26,225 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undersdie of car has plastic covers so unable to check certain areas .

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,596 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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SN03 JFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN03 JFG, 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 SN03 JFG registered?

SN03 JFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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