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GF02 EAM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,309 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall showing signs of splitting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,680 miles

Both front Lower air suspension unit, ball joints have slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,038 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,950 miles

Both front air suspension units had slight movement at bottom rubber bushes

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,581 miles

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

Both front air suspension units had slight movement at bottom rubber bushes

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,223 miles

ABC lamp on (suspension)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ABC lamp on (suspension)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

propshaft rubber drive coupling split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

propshaft rubber drive coupling split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,483 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)

full engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,961 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are low to 2mm

front fog lights not working

Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 53,750 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 102,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f side lens broken (taped)

tailgate moulding broken

Pass 26 May 2009 102,154 miles

o/s/f side lens broken (taped)

tailgate moulding broken

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,889 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,404 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 37,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/F & O/S/R tyre side walls cut. (Not exposing reinforcement)

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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GF02 EAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF02 EAM, 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 GF02 EAM registered?

GF02 EAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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