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R1 BMR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 38,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 37,290 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 35,497 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 35,497 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected lever broken not holding on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,707 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,413 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,809 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,266 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,264 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,115 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,722 miles

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

slight damage to O/S/F repeater lens

Fail 14 Jul 2011 19,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

slight damage to O/S/F repeater lens

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,022 miles

possible puncture n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,543 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 12,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,224 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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R1 BMR 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 78.3%.

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 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 R1 BMR, 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 R1 BMR registered?

R1 BMR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is R1 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 BMR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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