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J555 PMM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,964 mi
Last recorded34,964 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 PMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 34,964 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 14 May 2022 34,550 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2021 32,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,032 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight bobble in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight bobble in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,685 miles

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

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

movement in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2015 28,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

movement in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,085 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

movement in rack

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,821 miles

srs light on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2012 24,901 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 24,900 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 26 Oct 2010 23,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 19,910 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs badly pitted and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,883 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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J555 PMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J555 PMM, 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 J555 PMM registered?

J555 PMM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is J555 PMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 PMM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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