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57 MOB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 MOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 68,544 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,186 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,640 miles

Slight imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,360 miles

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

offside rear suspension lower than nearside

Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,621 miles

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

signs of slight oil leak on underside

Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,329 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 37,329 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,395 miles

Nearside 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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57 MOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 57 MOB, 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 57 MOB registered?

57 MOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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