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R5 ERN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 ERN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 57,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,407 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 54,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 54,172 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake imbalance slightly high

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,476 miles

both rear tyres close to limit †o/s/r suspension pipe damp

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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R5 ERN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R5 ERN, 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 R5 ERN registered?

R5 ERN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is R5 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 ERN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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