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100 JLB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,494 mi
Last recorded32,494 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 JLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,494 miles

advise offside and nearside rear lower hub bushes worn

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,138 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,956 miles

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 31,751 miles

advise offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 31,706 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 31,414 miles

advise nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,838 miles

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,838 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 30,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 28,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,888 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 24,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,894 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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100 JLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 100 JLB, 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 100 JLB registered?

100 JLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is 100 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 100 JLB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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