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FB02 SSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 SSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

o/s/f jacking block missing

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocks have light misting of oil

o/s/f jacking rubber block missing

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocks have light misting of oil

o/s/f jacking rubber block missing

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,634 miles

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

under shields fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 67,934 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,874 miles

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

rear number plate water marked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,397 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,733 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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FB02 SSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FB02 SSS, 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 SSS registered?

FB02 SSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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