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J40 PSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,667 mi
Last recorded53,667 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 53,667 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit ,worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,158 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 52,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,713 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,764 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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J40 PSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J40 PSS, 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 J40 PSS?

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What year was J40 PSS registered?

J40 PSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is J40 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 PSS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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