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L16 EMT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 EMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2025 116,686 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 May 2019 115,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 111,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 108,395 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 97,169 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 97,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside wiper blade ineffective

Traction control/ stability control indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,649 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 88,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Screen wipers are smeary

Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,308 miles

n/s wing repeater lamp in mirror not fuuly engaged in mounting

n/s/rear suspension unit has a build up of oil on lower end by lower suspension arm but is not dripping

Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wing repeater lamp in mirror not fuuly engaged in mounting

n/s/rear suspension unit has a build up of oil on lower end by lower suspension arm but is not dripping

suspect front bush in n/s/front suspension lower forward arm maybe damaged/worn (feels soft when arm is twisted)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,488 miles

SBC PUMP NEEAD BEPLACE

Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,443 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Fail 1 Dec 2005 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

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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L16 EMT 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 66.7%.

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 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 L16 EMT, 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 L16 EMT registered?

L16 EMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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The MOT history for L16 EMT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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