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6 JXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,108 mi
Last recorded60,108 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 JXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,108 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 50,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,623 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,947 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 34,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,508 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 32,680 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut,not in courds

Fail 1 May 2009 32,677 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has a cut,not in courds

Pass 1 May 2008 31,367 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 28,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,106 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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6 JXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 6 JXX, 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.

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What year was 6 JXX registered?

6 JXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is 6 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 JXX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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