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V55 SPR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 SPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,821 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 62,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint on the limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint has play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber has slight play in bottom ball joint attachment

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

Offside Front Lower shock absorber has slight play in bottom ball joint attachment

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,158 miles

engine management light

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,270 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,732 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,246 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,851 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2009 47,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,106 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)

corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,193 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 38,193 miles

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

inner edge near side front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,752 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 SPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V55 SPR, 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 V55 SPR registered?

V55 SPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is V55 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 SPR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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