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ACE 32T

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 32T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Pull Handle Release lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted underneath of the vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted underneath of the vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,970 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery warning illuminated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Apr 2021 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery warning illuminated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,712 miles

Both rear tyre's worn to wear bars

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,904 miles

ABC light on

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 59,925 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,506 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 14 May 2013 50,930 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 50,929 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,313 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,148 miles

Font Brake Disc's Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration light lens cracked

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate and holder

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2010 38,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate and holder

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,395 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,592 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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ACE 32T is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ACE 32T, 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 ACE 32T registered?

ACE 32T is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is ACE 32T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACE 32T shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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