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R50 ESP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 ESP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,763 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,403 miles

Rear both sides tyres inner sidewall starting to crack slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,653 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 91,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,833 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre has deep cut to side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,083 miles

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

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

cuts to side wall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2013 73,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,920 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,049 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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R50 ESP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R50 ESP, 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 R50 ESP registered?

R50 ESP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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