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DJ02 ZZZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,402 mi
Last recorded91,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ02 ZZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,402 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper A arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper A arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 87,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper A arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper A arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 85,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 82,065 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 73,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 73,203 miles

Central Stop lamp not working Intermittent operation (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Starter battery positive connector (1.9.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have slight corrosion on braking surface

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,037 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,260 miles

Both v-belts starting to fray.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,535 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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DJ02 ZZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DJ02 ZZZ, 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 DJ02 ZZZ registered?

DJ02 ZZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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