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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,469 mi
Last recorded49,469 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine on drivers side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear ABC suspension strut has misting around it

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt toque arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,266 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,163 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 6,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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1 MCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 1 MCP, 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 1 MCP registered?

1 MCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is 1 MCP safe to buy?

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