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V88 ERC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,009 mi
Last recorded49,009 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 49,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,821 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 48,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

em light on

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost arms slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 42,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 40,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,452 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Engine management light is on

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,092 miles

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

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

eml light on

engine temp warning light on

rear exhaust bracket cracked ( needs welding)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,624 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 20 Nov 2010 24,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,110 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,739 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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V88 ERC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V88 ERC, 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 V88 ERC registered?

V88 ERC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is V88 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 ERC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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