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L21 ACL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 ACL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026
Pass 18 Sep 2025
Fail 13 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2024
Pass 28 Jul 2023
Pass 12 Apr 2022
Pass 14 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 60,690 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 26 Feb 2019 59,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,692 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,401 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,753 miles

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,573 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,630 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 29 Mar 2007 24,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,638 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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L21 ACL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L21 ACL, 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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L21 ACL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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