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ELZ 167

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,559 mi
Last recorded54,559 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 167
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,157 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 54,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 52,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 50,904 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,380 miles

REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM AT PARTS

Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,351 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM AT PARTS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,803 miles

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

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,137 miles

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

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 43,119 miles

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

o/side rear top arm front slight movement in bush

Pass 14 May 2012 41,689 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,569 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,567 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 33,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2008 26,757 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)

Pass 15 May 2007 24,091 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 21,731 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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ELZ 167 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELZ 167, 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 ELZ 167 registered?

ELZ 167 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is ELZ 167 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 167 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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