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SN03 JYK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 JYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,052 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Air bag suspension bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Air bag suspension bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2016

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,865 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 83,865 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,876 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,318 miles

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyre tread depths 2-3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,766 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Damage to front bumper and underside of vehicle around n/s catalyst

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Damage to front bumper and underside of vehicle around n/s catalyst

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 JYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN03 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

SN03 JYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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