MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,166 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine and under covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring covers deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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YJ53 JJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 YJ53 JJF, 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 YJ53 JJF registered?
YJ53 JJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2003.
Is YJ53 JJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ53 JJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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