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W1 NRR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 NRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.2mm O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 81,787 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S ( Diff Cup) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted ( O/S and N/S) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S approx 2.2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light / lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Nearside Rear light smashed

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,237 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,292 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 54,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 39,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,136 miles

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

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

front and rear pads getting low

o/s/f front suspension arm bush showing signs of dampness

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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W1 NRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W1 NRR, 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 W1 NRR registered?

W1 NRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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