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V12 JJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,576 mi
Last recorded52,576 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 52,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 51,889 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 51,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper worn

Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 49,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,289 miles

oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,620 miles

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

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

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

small heat cracks on both front brake discs

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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V12 JJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V12 JJX, 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 V12 JJX registered?

V12 JJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is V12 JJX safe to buy?

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