CarVerify

Free Car Check

J2 MFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 105,765 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 105,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 105,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 101,621 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 100,777 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,224 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,002 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess ball joint slight play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess ball joint slight play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

front bumper modified slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2019 94,257 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess ball joint slight play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess ball joint slight play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

front bumper modified slightly insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,088 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,135 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damadge to o/s/f tyre

visit workshop light on

Fail 15 May 2014 64,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damadge to o/s/f tyre

visit workshop light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,217 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,217 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,549 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J2 MFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J2 MFA, 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

How do I check the history of J2 MFA?

You can check the full history of J2 MFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J2 MFA registered?

J2 MFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is J2 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 MFA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J2 MFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J2 MFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.