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D3 WAP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 WAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under covers covering brake pipes and components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,216 miles

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

under covers and engine covers

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,571 miles

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

engine covers

under trays

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,774 miles

under trays and engine covers

Pass 3 May 2016 86,384 miles

engine covers and under tray,s fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,072 miles

E S P light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,760 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC INCORRECT DIRECTION FITTED

SLIGHT 'PLAY' IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,127 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,965 miles

rattle inside middle section exhaust possible catalyst

Pass 24 Oct 2005 28,258 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs on inner and outer faces due to standing

velcro pads on front number plate

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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D3 WAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 D3 WAP, 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 D3 WAP registered?

D3 WAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is D3 WAP safe to buy?

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