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GX52 JPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,473 mi
Last recorded91,473 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,473 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 91,289 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat shield o/s and n/s heat shields insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 85,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,950 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,641 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,219 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nail in n/s/r tyre but been run flat

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,517 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,669 miles

Dust cover is split on offside front suspension, lower front wishbone, outer joint.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside front brake disc is wearing

Signs of fluid leakage around offside rear air suspension unit

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,297 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,859 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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GX52 JPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GX52 JPJ, 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 GX52 JPJ registered?

GX52 JPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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