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V55 JRM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 JRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,078 miles

Os rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,979 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,324 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,807 miles

front discs starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,027 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,070 miles

bulbs not working in upper stop lamp cluster

n/s registration plate lamp light output slightly reduced

n/s/r upper sidelight not working

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,126 miles

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

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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)

various bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,363 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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V55 JRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V55 JRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V55 JRM registered?

V55 JRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is V55 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 JRM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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