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DM02 MTM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 MTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 69,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 69,164 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,344 miles

E.M.L. warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,822 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,072 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 67,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,729 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,708 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,090 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,402 miles

slight play o\s and n\s front shocker bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2011
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,355 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,070 miles

Slight damage on N/S/F outer sidewall of tyre

Slight smearing from both front wiper blades

Fail 10 Dec 2007 59,070 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight damage on N/S/F outer sidewall of tyre

Slight smearing from both front wiper blades

Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,879 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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DM02 MTM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DM02 MTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM02 MTM registered?

DM02 MTM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is DM02 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM02 MTM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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