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JB02 GUN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,944 mi
Last recorded36,944 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB02 GUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 36,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,720 miles

Offside Rear slight signs of a leak

Rear rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,257 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 19 Oct 2010 27,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,250 miles

rear pads low

small leak from o/ rear suspension leveling unit

Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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JB02 GUN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JB02 GUN, 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 JB02 GUN registered?

JB02 GUN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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