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J3 VMR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,577 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 78,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,105 miles

centre brake light inoperative

offside handbrake noisy on application

unable to visually inspect front brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,861 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bold on the inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges

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

Offside Front tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steel brake pipe appears to be in very poor condition , difficult to clearly see

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,711 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 19 Aug 2015 45,664 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,702 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,545 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,319 miles

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

slight play in offside front wheel,unable to find anything worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,319 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front wheel,unable to find anything worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,302 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,302 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,163 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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J3 VMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J3 VMR, 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 J3 VMR registered?

J3 VMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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