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V88 JAV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 JAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Fail 7 Aug 2024 118,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 117,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,590 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 22 May 2020 115,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,619 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,870 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 74,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,098 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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V88 JAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V88 JAV, 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 V88 JAV registered?

V88 JAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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