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P40 MDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,397 mi
Last recorded84,397 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 MDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 83,384 miles

Boot floor corroding

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,381 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroding

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,344 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside-offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside-offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,941 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,047 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 78,047 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,013 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 57,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,305 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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P40 MDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P40 MDL, 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 P40 MDL registered?

P40 MDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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