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SRR 1

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,977 mi
Last recorded26,977 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 26,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 26,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,931 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 26,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 26,470 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 26,879 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 25,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,762 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 23,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 23,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,512 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 21,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,113 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 20,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 May 2013 18,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 18,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,958 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 16,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 15,602 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,678 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 14,678 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 11,364 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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SRR 1 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SRR 1, 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 SRR 1 registered?

SRR 1 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is SRR 1 safe to buy?

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