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W1 JNK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,389 mi
Last recorded41,389 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 JNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 41,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 40,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 40,280 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,207 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 38,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 37,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,308 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 37,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,802 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,645 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Offside screenwash poor

Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,645 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside screenwash poor

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,741 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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W1 JNK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W1 JNK, 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 W1 JNK registered?

W1 JNK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is W1 JNK safe to buy?

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