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J666 AHH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 AHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,600 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 92,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 88,352 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 88,271 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 82,936 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,512 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing to side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,762 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,708 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,039 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J666 AHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J666 AHH, 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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J666 AHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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