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T28 SJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 SJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 91,890 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,675 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Exhaust catalyst has been welded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,255 miles

exhaust centre section cut and welded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,255 miles

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

exhaust centre section cut and welded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,998 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 3 Feb 2011 64,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,495 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,881 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,992 miles

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

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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T28 SJA 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 83.3%.

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 T28 SJA, 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 T28 SJA registered?

T28 SJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is T28 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T28 SJA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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