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M333 DRP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,074 mi
Last recorded166,074 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 166,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 164,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 162,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,291 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,052 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 152,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 139,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,794 miles

oil leak

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,225 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,611 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,240 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 76,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,614 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,731 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 38,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,702 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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M333 DRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M333 DRP, 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 M333 DRP registered?

M333 DRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is M333 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 DRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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