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PJ02 DAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 DAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,162 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 95,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,330 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,330 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,973 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,536 miles

Bonnet warning lamp active, bonnet secure

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Around rear of engine ()

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitering system switched off

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,319 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,824 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 47,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,654 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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PJ02 DAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PJ02 DAW, 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 PJ02 DAW registered?

PJ02 DAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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