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P7 WCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 WCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join clamp in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,463 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing and splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,071 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Pass 23 May 2017 71,528 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower attachment (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower attachment (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,234 miles

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

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

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Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,376 miles

EML light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,123 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 31,970 miles

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

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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P7 WCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 P7 WCD, 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 P7 WCD registered?

P7 WCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is P7 WCD safe to buy?

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