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JD02 SHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,803 mi
Last recorded118,803 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD02 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,019 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 102,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,834 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 20 Oct 2015 79,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,680 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,637 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 2 Oct 2009 54,355 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,244 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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 27 Oct 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,579 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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JD02 SHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JD02 SHA, 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 JD02 SHA registered?

JD02 SHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is JD02 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD02 SHA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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