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J170 WFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,587 mi
Last recorded44,587 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,012 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering idler arm bush.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering idler arm bush.

Pass 14 May 2016 43,641 miles

no side repeaters fitted. presenter states vehicle is an import

Fail 6 May 2016 43,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

no side repeaters fitted. presenter states vehicle is an import

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,579 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,748 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in steering idler bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight wear in n/s steering idler bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J170 WFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J170 WFL, 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 J170 WFL registered?

J170 WFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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