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R23 PJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 PJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,678 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,108 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,927 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,672 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,058 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,054 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 71,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,370 miles

stonechip to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,769 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,693 miles

advise that rear tyres getting low also advise that windsceen as got stone chip

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,025 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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R23 PJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R23 PJK, 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

How do I check the history of R23 PJK?

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What year was R23 PJK registered?

R23 PJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is R23 PJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 PJK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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