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PAT 858R

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,566 mi
Last recorded58,566 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 858R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 57,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,813 miles

2000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,732 miles

6000 miles left on front and rear brakes,front discs worn.

Both rear tyres worn low down centre.

Slight oil leak from housing onto nearside rocker cover.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,517 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,321 miles

Both rear suspension units leaking oil.

Screw in nearside rear tyre(repairable).

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,762 miles

light misting of oil under offside rear air suspension unit.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 12,670 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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PAT 858R 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 100%.

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 PAT 858R, 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

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What year was PAT 858R registered?

PAT 858R is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is PAT 858R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 858R shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAT 858R have outstanding finance?

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