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J50 SWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,672 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 102,672 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BALL JOINT HAS BAD EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING

Offside Front PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,906 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

front tyres 225/40/180rear 265/35/18

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,008 miles

Under Ray's fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 72,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,949 miles

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

front wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 45,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,152 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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J50 SWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J50 SWJ, 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 J50 SWJ registered?

J50 SWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is J50 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 SWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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