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Y8 JJT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,919 mi
Last recorded30,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 30,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,714 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,526 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement but not excessive manufacturers recommendations (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 30,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover has slight split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has slight split in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 27,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight split in dust cover but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 26,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 24,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 19,113 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 11 May 2012 18,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 15,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 14,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 10,945 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2006 9,457 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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Y8 JJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y8 JJT, 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 Y8 JJT registered?

Y8 JJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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