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N7 VOM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,669 mi
Last recorded135,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 VOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,669 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 135,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,134 miles

Central Front Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber doughnut cracked and damaged (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust insure at joining clamp no leak of gases

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,044 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 127,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,557 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,523 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,480 miles

Front some oil loss.

Nearside Front Inner washers partially blocked.

Offside Front Outer tyre has cut in sidewall, no cords showing.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s front suspension unit has slight play in lower mountings

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,247 miles

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

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

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 Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tyre pressure indicator light stays on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,783 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 22 Nov 2012 82,714 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,462 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,667 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT ONLY VERY SLIGHTLY DAMP

NUMBER PLATE DIGITS SPACED VERY BOARDERLINE

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT DAMP WITH FLUID

Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,653 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 37,083 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear shock absorbers weeping....

o/s/f lower front suspension ball joint gaiter split....

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,083 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping....

o/s/f lower front suspension ball joint gaiter split....

Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,117 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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N7 VOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N7 VOM, 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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N7 VOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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