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8842 JH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,734 mi
Last recorded15,734 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8842 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 15,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 15,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,686 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 14,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing in front tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2013 14,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing in all tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,499 miles

all 4 tyres perished , brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,322 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 6,718 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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8842 JH 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 84.2%.

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 8842 JH, 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 8842 JH registered?

8842 JH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is 8842 JH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8842 JH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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