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L33 FBS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 FBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,615 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 79,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,219 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,773 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,275 miles

n/s o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,472 miles

n/s o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,390 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges side wall damage

play in both front wheelbearing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,023 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)

offside front traction control arm-dust boot split on ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,964 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 26,958 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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L33 FBS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L33 FBS, 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

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What year was L33 FBS registered?

L33 FBS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is L33 FBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 FBS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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