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FB02 GGF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 54,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

under body / suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 53,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,611 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 52,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,867 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 51,867 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

battery warning light on

Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

car showing charging fault

Pass 17 May 2017 51,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2017 51,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2016 51,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 50,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,744 miles

rear shock absorbers have misting of oil

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,776 miles

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

brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 21,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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FB02 GGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FB02 GGF, 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 FB02 GGF registered?

FB02 GGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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