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GMW 370

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 370
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,504 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,865 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,854 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,642 miles

Front bottom ball joints have slight play in them

Front conrol arms splitting at ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,974 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,971 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,877 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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GMW 370 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GMW 370, 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

How do I check the history of GMW 370?

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What year was GMW 370 registered?

GMW 370 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is GMW 370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMW 370 shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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