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B10 JVM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 JVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 102,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 102,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,357 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 102,357 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 951,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 93,200 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)

Pass 31 May 2017 88,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,767 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,672 miles

Battery warning light illuminated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear beam mounting bushes seperating slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 60,801 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,650 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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B10 JVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B10 JVM, 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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B10 JVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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