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L555 SRH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,327 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 75,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 74,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,285 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 70,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,755 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 68,755 miles

Power steering pump fractured (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,540 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,283 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/f thrust arm rubber gaitor split

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

parking brake ratchet non audible but locking ok

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,426 miles

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

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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L555 SRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L555 SRH, 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 L555 SRH registered?

L555 SRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is L555 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 SRH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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