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D2 RLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,196 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,452 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 47,778 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S FRONT, N/S REAR AND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING OIL (ALL THREE WHIPED CLEAN)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,778 miles

N/S FRONT, N/S REAR AND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING OIL (ALL THREE WHIPED CLEAN)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,294 miles

Small cut in near side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,182 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,914 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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D2 RLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D2 RLB, 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 D2 RLB registered?

D2 RLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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