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B1 RMJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,810 mi
Last recorded51,810 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 51,810 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 51,090 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 49,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 48,520 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,186 miles

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,888 miles

Wiper blades wearing.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,965 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,019 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing out on inside edge

o/s mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,975 miles

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

slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,231 miles

N/s CAT rattles,emissions ok.

Rear tyres low.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,079 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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B1 RMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B1 RMJ, 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 B1 RMJ registered?

B1 RMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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