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F11 MSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 MSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 92,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 92,687 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 92,481 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,457 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,452 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,395 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,383 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 76,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,647 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 61,200 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,200 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,683 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 46,683 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,434 miles

n/s and o/s rear suspension hydraulic units starting to leak fluid

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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F11 MSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F11 MSJ, 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 F11 MSJ registered?

F11 MSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is F11 MSJ safe to buy?

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