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LC02 GXJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 113,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,483 miles

engine bottom pulley looks like it has a fault with it,running oscillated.

nearside washer jet u/s,offside jet is clearing the both sides.

rear reg plate starting to separate.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,774 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,773 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and is worn on the inner shoulder

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and is worn on the inner shoulder

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,763 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dipstick/cover missing

nearside front suspension unit dust cover split

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cuts outer side wall

nearside rear tyre a nail and small cut outer side wall bead

Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cuts outer side wall

nearside rear tyre a nail and small cut outer side wall bead

Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn -lipf.

ns washer jet blocked partially

nsf shock absorber - slight play on the lower ball joint.

nsf tyre - cuts on the outer wall, worn inner shoulder.

nsr tyre- worn inner shoulder slightly

oil/fluid seepage - front engine undercover area.

osf shock absorber - slight play on the lower ball joint.

osf tyre -badly worn inner shoulder.

srs warning light staying ON

Fail 28 Nov 2012 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn -lipf.

nsf shock absorber - slight play on the lower ball joint.

nsf tyre - cuts on the outer wall, worn inner shoulder.

nsr tyre- worn inner shoulder slightly

oil/fluid seepage - front engine undercover area.

osf shock absorber - slight play on the lower ball joint.

osf tyre -badly worn inner shoulder.

osr tyre- cuts on the outer wall, worn tread.

srs warning light staying ON

Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,118 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre extensive cuts

srs light on

washer jets partially blocked

Fail 9 Dec 2011 84,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre extensive cuts

srs light on

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,200 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 48,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,028 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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LC02 GXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LC02 GXJ, 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 LC02 GXJ registered?

LC02 GXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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