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311 LBP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration311 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,818 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,779 miles

Secondary Catalytic converters rattling very badly

Fail 23 Oct 2018 55,779 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Secondary Catalytic converters rattling very badly

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 50,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,257 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,159 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 37,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 30,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2007 25,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,495 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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311 LBP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 311 LBP, 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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311 LBP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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