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GF02 ZVB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 ZVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 63,398 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 63,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,208 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,155 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,187 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 35,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,842 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread in middle.

near side front torqe strut bush leaking oil slightly.

rear exhaust connecting bracket is broken.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,224 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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GF02 ZVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 GF02 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

GF02 ZVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is GF02 ZVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 ZVB 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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