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EB 4822

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB 4822
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 60,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,374 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 3 Mar 2025 58,365 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Undertrays fitted restricting view of some components

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,527 miles

Front Lower slight damage to bumper

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,901 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

O/s park brake low effort

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 49,658 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 44,462 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,902 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres are old and perished

Pass 3 May 2016 34,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 17,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 14,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged.(cut)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill areas,underbody,chassis,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,325 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged.(cut)

Sill areas,underbody,chassis,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 11,335 miles

park brake travel getting towards excessive

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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EB 4822 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 EB 4822, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EB 4822 registered?

EB 4822 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is EB 4822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB 4822 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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