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J25 PUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 97,998 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 97,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,521 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,521 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,648 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,771 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring the view of some underside componets

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,336 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,092 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 7,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,468 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,556 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,079 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 71,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,708 miles

minor wall damage n/s/f tyre.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,418 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,153 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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J25 PUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J25 PUK, 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 J25 PUK registered?

J25 PUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is J25 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 PUK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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