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M1 NOM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,770 mi
Last recorded61,770 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 NOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 61,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 61,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,562 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,422 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,865 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,734 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,305 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,583 miles

nearside front castor arm ball joint gaitor split

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,611 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front castor bush starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,349 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges, worn on outer.

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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M1 NOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc 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 M1 NOM, 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 M1 NOM registered?

M1 NOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is M1 NOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 NOM 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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