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S123 JPN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 JPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 116,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,005 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,110 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 90,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,976 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 84,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,882 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,882 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 13 Aug 2011 69,467 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Cuts on the nearside front tyre outer wall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wear in the nearside front top wishbone balljoint

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,515 miles

right rear parking brake doesn't lock the wheel although still meets minimum requirement.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,146 miles

off side rear tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,195 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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S123 JPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S123 JPN, 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 S123 JPN registered?

S123 JPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is S123 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 JPN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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