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Y3 JWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,766 mi
Last recorded22,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 JWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,562 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 22,562 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 22,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 22,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,303 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,973 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2019 21,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 21,487 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,149 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,673 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,268 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T.P.M.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,826 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,169 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,385 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,885 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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Y3 JWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y3 JWR, 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 Y3 JWR registered?

Y3 JWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is Y3 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 JWR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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