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H20 DFG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 DFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated - not affecting view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork damage to front bumper - no sharp edges

both rear brake hoses slightly stress cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,464 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP not available (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary type fitted but is damaged (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated - not affecting view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork damage to front bumper - no sharp edges

both rear brake hoses slightly stress cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs have hairline cracks/crazing to faces

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank cap is of temporary type

outer lens missing on o/s door mirror indicator - not affecting lighting

outer lens partially missing on n/s door mirror indicator - not affecting lighting

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

outer lens missing on o/s door mirror indicator - not affecting lighting

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

outer lens missing on o/s door mirror indicator - not affecting lighting

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 9 May 2014 72,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 72,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 72,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 68,956 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,694 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2007 41,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,240 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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H20 DFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H20 DFG, 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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H20 DFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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