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MIW 79

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,315 mi
Last recorded41,315 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 79
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 41,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 41,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 41,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 40,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,234 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

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

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,028 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 17,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,407 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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MIW 79 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MIW 79, 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 MIW 79?

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What year was MIW 79 registered?

MIW 79 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is MIW 79 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 79 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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