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E5 SKE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,447 mi
Last recorded69,447 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 69,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 68,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,798 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 49,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,345 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,309 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,677 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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E5 SKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E5 SKE, 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 E5 SKE registered?

E5 SKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is E5 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SKE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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