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AIG 55

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 55
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,042 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 39,636 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,072 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,359 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,787 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 10 Mar 2010 31,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,903 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,927 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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AIG 55 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AIG 55, 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 AIG 55 registered?

AIG 55 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is AIG 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 55 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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