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E21 MLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,072 mi
Last recorded60,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 60,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 59,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,143 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,505 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 55,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,160 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,768 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 31 May 2017 51,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,333 miles

Both rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

Near side rear suspension has slight fluid loss

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,625 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,990 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT IS SPLIT AND COVERED WITH TANK TAPE. NEEDS TO BE COVERED.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,713 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,094 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 27,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,071 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2005 14,280 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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E21 MLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E21 MLR, 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 E21 MLR registered?

E21 MLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is E21 MLR safe to buy?

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