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MEZ 3658

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 3658
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,359 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 70,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 70,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,751 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,984 miles

Exhaust blow from centre pipe join

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,679 miles

All tyres wearing on the edges

Bonnet release lever inside cabin malfunctioning but bonnet secure

Nearside headlamp has no 'kick-up'

Pass 9 May 2013 46,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,567 miles

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

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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MEZ 3658 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MEZ 3658, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEZ 3658?

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What year was MEZ 3658 registered?

MEZ 3658 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MEZ 3658 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 3658 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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