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S600 LJR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 LJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front ball joints lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,896 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2014 65,238 miles

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 7 Jan 2013 63,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,050 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,061 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,970 miles

MINIMAL PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,517 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,030 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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S600 LJR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S600 LJR, 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 S600 LJR registered?

S600 LJR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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The MOT history for S600 LJR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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