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RAY 1S

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,392 mi
Last recorded41,392 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 1S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 41,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,687 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 40,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,658 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,184 miles

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2015 35,626 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2013 33,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,774 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 14,908 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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RAY 1S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 RAY 1S, 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 RAY 1S registered?

RAY 1S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is RAY 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 1S 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.

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