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LO02 ZGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 116,354 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 114,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 112,541 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 108,308 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 108,306 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 103,862 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 94,977 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 92,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 89,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 87,354 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 68,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,119 miles

both front tyres worn low tread on inner and outer edges slight cracking on outer side walls

Fail 23 Oct 2009 63,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low tread on inner and outer edges slight cracking on outer side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S Mirror Insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Slight Play in O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Pass 8 May 2007 47,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,330 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,329 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LO02 ZGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO02 ZGA, 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 LO02 ZGA registered?

LO02 ZGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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