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4567 AR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,646 mi
Last recorded46,646 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4567 AR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,476 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,903 miles

nearside headlamp misted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,286 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 29,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 28,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 28,874 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,178 miles

chips in screen

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,161 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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4567 AR 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 4567 AR, 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 4567 AR registered?

4567 AR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is 4567 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4567 AR 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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