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RM51 EEP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,357 mi
Last recorded108,357 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM51 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 108,295 miles

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

Rear air suspension pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,169 miles

Air suspension pump pipes corroded rear

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential corroded

Undertrays fitted do not allow full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2023 108,169 miles

Air suspension pump pipes corroded rear

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential corroded

Undertrays fitted do not allow full inspection

Pass 24 May 2022 108,163 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted do not allow full inspection of under vehicle components

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 108,163 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted do not allow full inspection of under vehicle components

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,314 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 107,314 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 106,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,396 miles

Both rear camber arm bushes worn, just within MOT limits, requires attention soon

Both rear top trailing arm bushes worn, just within MOT limits, requires attention soon

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake caliper anti rattle clip broken + is rubbing on disc

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear camber arm bushes worn, just within MOT limits, requires attention soon

Both rear top trailing arm bushes worn, just within MOT limits, requires attention soon

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake caliper anti rattle clip broken + is rubbing on disc

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,911 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,830 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Oct 2008 74,254 miles

front discs some corrosion inner side

light stone chips windscreen

offside front castor arm ball joint gaitor split

Pass 25 Oct 2007 66,890 miles

front and rear discs slighty ridged

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,639 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 56,639 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,214 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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RM51 EEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 RM51 EEP, 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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RM51 EEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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