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J7 FFR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,599 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 72,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

secondary catalytic converters rattling in chambers

Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

secondary catalytic converters rattling in chambers

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,863 miles

both front shocker protective gaiters split

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,408 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,799 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,645 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 22 May 2007 31,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,241 miles

Nearside 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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J7 FFR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J7 FFR, 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 J7 FFR registered?

J7 FFR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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