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WJ51 FEG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,305 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,237 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 61,237 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,225 miles

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,372 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear, inner, CV gaiters slightly deteriorated

high level not working

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from rear diff casing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 / 45 17 95W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff casing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,610 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Jun 2013 48,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 May 2012 45,002 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 15 May 2012 45,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2011 40,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,937 miles

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Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,974 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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WJ51 FEG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ51 FEG, 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 WJ51 FEG registered?

WJ51 FEG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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