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S55 JMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,134 mi
Last recorded37,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 JMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,003 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp bulb touching the bumper , RISK of a fire

Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,003 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp bulb touching the bumper , RISK of a fire

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,573 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 33,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Shows white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Notably lower brake effort from nearside parking brake.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,421 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 28,397 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Front tyres are perishing.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,617 miles

Front tyres are perishing on the outer edges of the tread.

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear suspension units are leaking fluid.

Rear tyres are worn low across the centre of the tread. (3mm)

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,625 miles

O/S/R suspension has an oil leak.

Oil leaking onto the undertray.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,426 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 15,426 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,289 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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S55 JMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S55 JMU, 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 S55 JMU registered?

S55 JMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is S55 JMU safe to buy?

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