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W22 MAP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,724 mi
Last recorded35,724 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 35,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm hub pressed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 35,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm hub pressed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 35,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,008 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,857 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 31,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,909 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,972 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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W22 MAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W22 MAP, 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 W22 MAP registered?

W22 MAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is W22 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W22 MAP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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