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FY02 BJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,609 mi
Last recorded68,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 BJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

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

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,895 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BAG TO LOWER ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin approx' 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin approx' 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Long travel on handbrake

Misting of oil around rear of engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Long travel on handbrake

Misting of oil around rear of engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,840 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,214 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,923 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,892 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,174 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,713 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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FY02 BJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FY02 BJJ, 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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FY02 BJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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