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GTS 1N

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,914 mi
Last recorded65,914 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 1N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 63,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 61,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,313 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 55,313 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,380 miles

Alternator light on

Both rear tires perished and low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear tyres perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,057 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged,no cords exposed.

o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint dust cover damaged.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,057 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre damaged,no cords exposed.

o/s/f shock absober bottom ball joint dust cover damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,890 miles

ABC warning light on

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 50,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,205 miles

engine menagment lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Oct 2011 47,205 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine menagment lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,962 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,324 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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GTS 1N is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 GTS 1N, 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 GTS 1N registered?

GTS 1N is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GTS 1N safe to buy?

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