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IKZ 290

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,091 mi
Last recorded58,091 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 290
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,137 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 56,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 53,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,004 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,744 miles

large under trays fitted to underside

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,668 miles

tyre pressure monitor fault

Pass 14 May 2015 47,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 13 May 2015 47,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,757 miles

All Tyres Cracking In Tread

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,717 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracking slightly

osr tyre cracking slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nsr tyre cracking slightly

osr tyre cracking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,887 miles

SRS light on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,887 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,031 miles

1 malfunction on dash (tyre inflation system)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,798 miles

Both front brake disic rusting badly

slight ply in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,238 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,667 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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IKZ 290 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 IKZ 290, 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 IKZ 290 registered?

IKZ 290 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is IKZ 290 safe to buy?

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