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FL02 MXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,647 mi
Last recorded63,647 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 MXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 63,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 61,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 53,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 51,817 miles

undershields fitted to car making it difficult to test brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2017 50,954 miles

all brake pipes and under side covered with plastic covers

ns/os front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 6 May 2016 48,971 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 48,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 40,784 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,797 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,729 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 36,963 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 34,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,659 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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FL02 MXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL02 MXS, 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

How do I check the history of FL02 MXS?

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What year was FL02 MXS registered?

FL02 MXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is FL02 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 MXS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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