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3482 MW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3482 MW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,431 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,836 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 33,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,348 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,190 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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3482 MW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 3482 MW, 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 3482 MW registered?

3482 MW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is 3482 MW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3482 MW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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