MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
centre brake light inoperative
offside handbrake noisy on application
unable to visually inspect front brakes
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))
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))
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
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
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
Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in offside front wheel,unable to find anything worn
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
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)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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J3 VMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2002.
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