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YE52 JXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,415 mi
Last recorded159,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 JXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 159,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 156,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear and O/S/F discs grinding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 148,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2022 148,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mounting bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 147,374 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 144,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,854 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 142,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,638 miles

unable to see rear brake pipes.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 137,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to see rear brake pipes.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,556 miles

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

Nearside Front actuator arm broken!

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front actuator arm broken!

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,932 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,209 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,989 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,357 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 52,357 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,431 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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YE52 JXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YE52 JXW, 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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YE52 JXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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