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V55 ALN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 ALN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,666 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,170 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Slight wear on the inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,421 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 60,205 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,101 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,222 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,951 miles

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

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

front left torque arm gaitor split but no play

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 12,498 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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V55 ALN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 V55 ALN, 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 V55 ALN registered?

V55 ALN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is V55 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 ALN shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V55 ALN have outstanding finance?

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