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V800 JSN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,277 mi
Last recorded53,277 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 JSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 53,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 53,231 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 48,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 43,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,993 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 42,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 41,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 40,703 miles

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

Offside Front track control arm has slight play in ball joint [front arm]

Pass 5 May 2016 38,681 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 38,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,742 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outter wall,not to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,682 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,329 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 20,381 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,144 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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V800 JSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V800 JSN, 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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V800 JSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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