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J29 LPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,413 mi
Last recorded116,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 LPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,749 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,916 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front headlight deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front head light deteriorated

Rear flexible brake hoses beginning to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,754 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished/ deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished/ deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,058 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear suspension noise

Fail 10 Aug 2010 65,741 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,741 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,129 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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J29 LPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J29 LPC, 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 J29 LPC registered?

J29 LPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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