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M11 RXV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 RXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,337 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 101,337 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,336 miles

offside suspension low

slight wear steering rack

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front suspension unit lower ball joints worn

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside park brake reading low

offside rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2021 100,709 miles

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

both front lower suspension unit mountings worn

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside suspension low

oil around nearside under tray

park brake readings low

rear brake hoses perished

slight wear in rack

Fail 1 Jul 2021 100,685 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

both front lower suspension unit mountings worn

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside suspension low

oil around nearside under tray

park brake readings low

rear brake hoses perished

slight wear in rack

Pass 28 May 2020 100,337 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,224 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

minor exhaust leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,199 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,862 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,862 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,265 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 40,866 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,749 miles

inner edges on front tyres starting to wear advice

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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M11 RXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 M11 RXV, 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 M11 RXV registered?

M11 RXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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