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SHM 866

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,547 mi
Last recorded31,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHM 866
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,547 miles

Battery Warning Light On

TPMS System Inactive

Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,542 miles

Battery warning light on

TPMS system inactive

Pass 25 Jul 2024 31,547 miles

Battery warning light on

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

TPMS system inactive

Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,536 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,380 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,699 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 8,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,940 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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SHM 866 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SHM 866, 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 SHM 866 registered?

SHM 866 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is SHM 866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHM 866 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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