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V8 MBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,541 mi
Last recorded63,541 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,541 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 61,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension damp advise attention

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,862 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,917 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 11 Oct 2007 28,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,891 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 MBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBV, 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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V8 MBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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