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J88 DRW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,549 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2014 66,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,353 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,773 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,949 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 12,277 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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J88 DRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J88 DRW, 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

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What year was J88 DRW registered?

J88 DRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is J88 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 DRW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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