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V55 DRS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 DRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 57,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,717 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 30,796 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,072 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted over sills,not inspected.

plastic covers fitted to underside,not fully inspected.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 15,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,972 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 DRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DRS, 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

How do I check the history of V55 DRS?

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What year was V55 DRS registered?

V55 DRS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is V55 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 DRS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V55 DRS have outstanding finance?

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