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GM02 MKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,188 mi
Last recorded51,188 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 51,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 50,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,566 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 50,566 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,560 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,560 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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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GM02 MKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GM02 MKO, 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 GM02 MKO registered?

GM02 MKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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