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P12 RJE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 RJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,940 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light

Pass 29 May 2020 91,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 91,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,713 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,870 miles

Both front shock absorber lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 72,603 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,468 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s handbrake reading weaker than o/s

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,528 miles

Passenger side front lower ball joint gaitor split and has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,655 miles

slight lift detected in front lower ball joints

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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P12 RJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P12 RJE, 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 P12 RJE registered?

P12 RJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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