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SL51 HAM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,749 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,894 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLICK ON INNER EDGES

front pads seem low with wheels on (get checked)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,954 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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SL51 HAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SL51 HAM, 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 SL51 HAM registered?

SL51 HAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2002.

Is SL51 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 HAM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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