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220 SDM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration220 SDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 82,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 82,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,349 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 82,344 miles

Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,073 miles

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

front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,678 miles

front tyres perishing

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,974 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,892 miles

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

front tyres perishing

nearside rear suspension unit slight leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,759 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,018 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 45,307 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,335 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,295 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 19,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 19,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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220 SDM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 220 SDM, 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 220 SDM registered?

220 SDM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 220 SDM safe to buy?

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