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W1 JSC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 JSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Outside 'A' Zone - 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,670 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,628 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,821 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 55,082 miles

All 4 tyres worn to approximately 3.0mm of tread.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,071 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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W1 JSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W1 JSC, 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 W1 JSC registered?

W1 JSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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