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G2 FRW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 FRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 74,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 73,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm , also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm , also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm , also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm , also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,759 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 72,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 69,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyre's have slight damage to sidewall's

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 69,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,985 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,980 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 62,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,784 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G2 FRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G2 FRW, 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 G2 FRW registered?

G2 FRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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