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V1 ELU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,930 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 77,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 77,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 76,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 76,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 75,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 75,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 73,291 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,108 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,458 miles

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

vehicle has a oil leak from gearbox sump area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,367 miles

front brake disc slight worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 27,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,840 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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V1 ELU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V1 ELU, 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 V1 ELU registered?

V1 ELU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is V1 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 ELU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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