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V1 JNH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,645 mi
Last recorded108,645 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 108,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber bushes perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2025 108,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 106,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,669 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 3 Aug 2021 103,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,713 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both fuel pipes to tank

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both fuel pipes to tank

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 95,669 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 95,665 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

Front both front tyres cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 93,689 miles

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

both front tyres perishing in tread

one nearside washer jet misaligned

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 91,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 91,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 82,267 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 76,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,889 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,394 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,320 miles

condition of front discs

Fail 21 Nov 2007 44,319 miles

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

condition of front discs

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,768 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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V1 JNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V1 JNH, 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 V1 JNH registered?

V1 JNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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