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G2 GRE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 GRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 69,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,308 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 16 Jan 2018 64,843 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls perished - suggest replacement

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,125 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 40,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,991 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 33,975 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2005 26,912 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside front ball joint rubber split

Pass 18 May 2005 26,912 miles

offside front ball joint rubber split

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 GRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G2 GRE, 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

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What year was G2 GRE registered?

G2 GRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is G2 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 GRE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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