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L7 GHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,204 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,143 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,405 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 63,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,410 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 62,384 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

run flat light on

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,643 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

ADVISE ESP WARNING LIGHT ON

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 47,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,622 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 37,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 37,609 miles

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

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

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

advise cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,726 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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L7 GHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L7 GHT, 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 L7 GHT registered?

L7 GHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is L7 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 GHT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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