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10 JMS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,520 mi
Last recorded28,520 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 JMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 28,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 25,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 25,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 21,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 20,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 19,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,221 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre small screw in the tread ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 18,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,016 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,352 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,649 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear shock has misting of oil

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 12,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,851 miles

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 7,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,570 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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10 JMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 10 JMS, 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 10 JMS registered?

10 JMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is 10 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 JMS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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