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DAK 1S

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAK 1S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BALL JOINT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BALLJOINT (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn air susp arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curvy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn air susp arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,243 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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,851 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,808 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall - cords not showing

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,576 miles

slight tear in outer side wall of n/s front tyre but not down to cords

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2012 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 48,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,264 miles

both front brake discs corroding and pitted on inner face.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,401 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,161 miles

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,919 miles

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

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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DAK 1S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DAK 1S, 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 DAK 1S registered?

DAK 1S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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