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M31 PLC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,102 mi
Last recorded58,102 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 PLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 58,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 57,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 55,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,098 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 46,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,687 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,218 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,847 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 33,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,344 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 16,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 3,852 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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M31 PLC 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 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 M31 PLC, 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 M31 PLC registered?

M31 PLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for M31 PLC 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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