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JKM 5S

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 5S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 91,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,513 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,513 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,654 miles

N/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre have damage to outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,654 miles

N/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,388 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,853 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,858 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,778 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,051 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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JKM 5S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKM 5S, 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 JKM 5S registered?

JKM 5S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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