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LJ02 TKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,759 mi
Last recorded197,759 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 197,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 197,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 194,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 194,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2024 186,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 186,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 176,711 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 168,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 160,836 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 157,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 157,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 147,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 139,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 139,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 132,423 miles

Dampness around base of O/S/F suspension strut.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,523 miles

Both front head lamps cloudy

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,406 miles

Damage to drivers carpet may impeed the full backwards travel of the brake pedal.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Red battery warning on instrument cluster.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,422 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2011 95,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,555 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 7 Mar 2008 71,064 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,719 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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LJ02 TKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ02 TKA, 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 LJ02 TKA registered?

LJ02 TKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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