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8944 PK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8944 PK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,253 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim image slightly dull.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 71,982 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3.00mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal feels slightly spongey.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim image slightly dull.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.00mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,128 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split @outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 69,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,068 miles

Ns/front driving lamp not working.

Underbody covers & undertray, present at test.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,665 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,376 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,484 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,673 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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8944 PK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 8944 PK, 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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8944 PK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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