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V888 DBS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 DBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 78,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,276 miles

N/S/F suspension strut lower joint worn & only just acceptable

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,273 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/S/F suspension strut lower joint worn & only just acceptable

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,527 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm ball joints have slight free-play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,870 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in,cut is less than 25mm long

offside rear wheel is binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2014 50,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 50,175 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,511 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legel limit,and cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 10 May 2013 47,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legel limit,and cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 44,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 8 May 2012 44,415 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 6 May 2011 42,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly damaged.

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has some damage.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,484 miles

nail in tyre

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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V888 DBS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V888 DBS, 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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V888 DBS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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