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V8 EHN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,129 mi
Last recorded61,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 EHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 61,129 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 59,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 58,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 56,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 55,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,024 miles

front sus top wishbones swivels slight play

rear sus units weeping seals

Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front sus top wishbones swivels slight play

rear sus units weeping seals

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 29,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

srs warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,025 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 28,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,418 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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V8 EHN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V8 EHN, 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 V8 EHN registered?

V8 EHN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is V8 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 EHN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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