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4 OJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,038 mi
Last recorded53,038 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 OJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 53,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,312 miles

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

all tyres showing wear and perishing and are 19 YEARS OLD

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,253 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,782 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 42,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010
Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,885 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,863 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,923 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,233 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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4 OJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 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 4 OJ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 OJ registered?

4 OJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is 4 OJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 OJ 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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