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A1 CRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,886 mi
Last recorded76,886 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 73,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,027 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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A1 CRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A1 CRV, 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 A1 CRV registered?

A1 CRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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