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WJ03 FUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,458 mi
Last recorded131,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 131,438 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 119,466 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 109,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,957 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,130 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,095 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 77,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,297 miles

advise front tie bar rubber boot very sligth split,

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,805 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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WJ03 FUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ03 FUG, 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 WJ03 FUG registered?

WJ03 FUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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