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W3 LWR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,393 mi
Last recorded124,393 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,393 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 121,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,452 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 121,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,116 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,241 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 106,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,008 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,940 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 58,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,744 miles

Front brake pads low

O S F tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,208 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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W3 LWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W3 LWR, 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 W3 LWR registered?

W3 LWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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