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RJT 1

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,875 mi
Last recorded48,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,278 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 5 Jun 2014 41,998 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 41,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,092 miles

Advise airbag warning lamp staying on.

Advisev right front torque arm ball joint boot split (no play).

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,508 miles

Advise airbag system lamp staying on.

Advise right washer jet partly blocked.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,094 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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RJT 1 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 RJT 1, 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 RJT 1 registered?

RJT 1 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is RJT 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJT 1 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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