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AM 7717

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,320 mi
Last recorded36,320 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM 7717
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 36,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,849 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 33,841 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 26,493 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Thrust arm ball joint cover starting to peel

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,835 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2016 20,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,173 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 19,168 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 51 % (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,944 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 10,944 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 6,435 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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AM 7717 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM 7717, 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 AM 7717 registered?

AM 7717 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AM 7717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM 7717 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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