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FG02 RYZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,340 mi
Last recorded60,340 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,340 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 57,284 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,037 miles

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

N/S/R AIR SUSPENSION DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 52,807 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 49,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 49,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,751 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing One from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 40,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,043 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,958 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 30,715 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 30,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 26,933 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,431 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,503 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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FG02 RYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FG02 RYZ, 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 FG02 RYZ registered?

FG02 RYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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The MOT history for FG02 RYZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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