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J11 WHP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,540 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 76,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,968 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Front crossmember /front end of vehicle is rusty

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear / boot floor area is rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All pipes front and rear rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

underbody shield damaged.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,676 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2015 64,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,020 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,425 miles

front screen chipped

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,793 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,264 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Dec 2006 22,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,553 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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J11 WHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J11 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J11 WHP registered?

J11 WHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is J11 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 WHP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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