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R1 REH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,675 mi
Last recorded48,675 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 REH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 48,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 46,974 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,651 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,627 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 41,529 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 36,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 16,571 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES REPLACED FOR TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 16,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,280 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 16,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 15,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,284 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 REH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R1 REH, 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 REH registered?

R1 REH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is R1 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 REH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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