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G6 JHR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 JHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,799 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (BOTH SIES) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,759 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,266 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks are slightly corrided on inner face

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,229 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,229 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,446 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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G6 JHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G6 JHR, 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 G6 JHR registered?

G6 JHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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