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Y888 JRB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 JRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 88,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,432 miles

nearside front side wall slight damage

offside front tyre very slight bulge on side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,567 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion/pitting

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 72,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,100 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,766 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,407 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 43,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 31 May 2006 32,713 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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Y888 JRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y888 JRB, 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 Y888 JRB registered?

Y888 JRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is Y888 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y888 JRB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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