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E3 BRY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,158 mi
Last recorded59,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 59,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 56,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 56,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,648 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 53,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 47,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 41,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 41,909 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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E3 BRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E3 BRY, 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 E3 BRY registered?

E3 BRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is E3 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BRY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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