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RJM 58R

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 58R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,582 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 128,118 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 128,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,351 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed and corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed and corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,977 miles

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

power steering pump noiesy

Fail 8 Jul 2014 118,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

power steering pump noiesy

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,687 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 115,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 113,596 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 113,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 113,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 112,621 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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RJM 58R is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJM 58R, 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 RJM 58R registered?

RJM 58R is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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The MOT history for RJM 58R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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