MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust holed and blowing (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S26 JEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 S26 JEL, 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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How do I check the history of S26 JEL?
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What year was S26 JEL registered?
S26 JEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2002.
Is S26 JEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S26 JEL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S26 JEL have outstanding finance?
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