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AM02 PTO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,940 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,768 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,983 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,204 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,052 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2013 42,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil misting around nearside front of undertray.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 40,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,437 miles

slight misting of oil around offside rear suspension unit

Fail 23 May 2011 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight misting of oil around offside rear suspension unit

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 33,291 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,682 miles

nearside washer jet half working

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2007 22,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,946 miles

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

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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AM02 PTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM02 PTO, 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 AM02 PTO registered?

AM02 PTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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