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3 LFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,938 mi
Last recorded160,938 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 160,938 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 159,751 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 158,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 155,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 150,487 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 150,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 147,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 140,489 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,790 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 131,520 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 125,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 119,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,193 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 114,193 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nail in nearside front tyre

wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,609 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 108,609 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,025 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 99,015 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,073 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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3 LFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3 LFV, 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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3 LFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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