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T5 JND

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 JND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 69,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 67,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 65,015 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 65,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 60,626 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 12 Apr 2018 58,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,134 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,185 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,633 miles

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

undershields fitted front to rear unable to inspect fully

Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

undershields fitted front to rear unable to inspect fully

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,990 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,990 miles

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

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,717 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

very slight play in near side front lower suspension arm

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,933 miles

front and rear disc pads are worn advise replacement and handbrake adjustment

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm and smooth on the edge

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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T5 JND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T5 JND, 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 T5 JND registered?

T5 JND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is T5 JND safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 JND shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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