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H6 MGD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 MGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,151 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,644 miles

freeplay in nearside front and nearside rear and offside front suspension units ,suspect fault ,advise closer inspection asap

front discs worn

hydro suspension pump working overtime to keep up ,suspect fault ,advise attention

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension dust cover spilt

Nearside Rear Suspension dust cover spilt

Offside Front Suspension dust cover spilt

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Stop/tail lamp LED inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension dust cover spilt

Fail 26 May 2023 70,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,271 miles

Front coil spring covers torn

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,770 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (wheel of inspection) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 65,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 62,317 miles

front discs worn ,front pads look low,advise renewing asap

oil leak

slight binding of rear brakes

front tyres worn out on inner edge and distorted,advise renewing asap! 255/40/18

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,880 miles

both front tyres distorted

condition of front inner pads unknown ,limited vision

front discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,880 miles

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

both front tyres distorted

condition of front inner pads unknown ,limited vision

front discs worn

Pass 11 May 2016 57,772 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 56,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 55,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 55,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,230 miles

Both front & n/s/r ABC strut dust covers split

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s ABC strut ball joint

Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,229 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)

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)

Both front & n/s/r ABC strut dust covers split

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s ABC strut ball joint

Fail 13 Apr 2012 50,545 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,545 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,304 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,302 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,554 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.0mm

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,553 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,110 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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H6 MGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H6 MGD, 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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H6 MGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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