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E5 JNS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,766 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E5 JNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E5 JNS, 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 E5 JNS registered?

E5 JNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is E5 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 JNS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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