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7 XXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,828 mi
Last recorded23,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 23,828 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 23,823 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,747 miles

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 23,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre showing slight deterioration

Pass 6 May 2014 23,324 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,275 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 23,269 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,171 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on very inner edge of tread no cords showing

Fail 26 May 2010 23,172 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front wipers juddering across screen, still clearing ok

Nearside front tyre worn on very inner edge of tread no cords showing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 22,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,229 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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7 XXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 7 XXX, 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 7 XXX registered?

7 XXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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