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S3 MRJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 173,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 168,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 162,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 158,017 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 152,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 148,928 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,472 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,999 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 126,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,190 miles

small crack in windscreen zone b

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,411 miles

slight chip on the front screen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,085 miles

slight chip in front screen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,028 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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S3 MRJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 S3 MRJ, 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 S3 MRJ registered?

S3 MRJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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