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GH02 OGH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH02 OGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 82,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,486 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 82,486 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 82,139 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,642 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 5 Jun 2017 76,966 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 26 May 2016 76,013 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)

Fail 26 May 2016 76,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 70,188 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,703 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,703 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,668 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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GH02 OGH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GH02 OGH, 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 GH02 OGH registered?

GH02 OGH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is GH02 OGH safe to buy?

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