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AH 4860

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,463 mi
Last recorded75,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH 4860
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 74,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

battery light illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate has cracks/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost devoid of tread on inside edge (255/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,616 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,616 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 57,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and chipped (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake flexible hoses starting to perish

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

Pass 22 May 2017 50,634 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 50,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 36,265 miles

3d lettering on number plates

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 May 2014 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3d lettering on number plates

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 May 2013 32,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 29,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,522 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,312 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,601 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 11,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,038 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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AH 4860 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 80.8%.

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 AH 4860, 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 AH 4860 registered?

AH 4860 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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