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P5 JMP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,990 mi
Last recorded75,990 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 JMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 75,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,071 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,769 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,632 miles

both sides front tyre low on inner edges

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,426 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 26 Sep 2011 56,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,390 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,721 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,947 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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P5 JMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P5 JMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 JMP registered?

P5 JMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is P5 JMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 JMP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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