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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,241 mi
Last recorded69,241 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 DJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 69,241 miles

Offside Front Headlight cleaning device not working

Fail 16 Dec 2025 69,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight cleaning device not working

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,418 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,527 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,289 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 58,289 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,016 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,428 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,124 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,849 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,301 miles

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,197 miles

srs air bag lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,206 miles

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

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

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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250 DJB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 250 DJB, 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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250 DJB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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