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2406 MM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,580 mi
Last recorded74,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2406 MM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,558 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,197 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,435 miles

both front lower arms bottom ball joints dust covers split

possible exhaust mount missing

slight play in both front hub areas

slight play in nearside front lower arm front bush

Fail 15 Apr 2008 33,373 miles

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

both front lower arms bottom ball joints dust covers split

possible exhaust mount missing

slight play in both front hub areas

slight play in nearside front lower arm front bush

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,009 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres getting low

gearbox dipstick missing (possibly)

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,536 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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2406 MM 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 90.5%.

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 2406 MM, 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 2406 MM registered?

2406 MM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is 2406 MM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2406 MM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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