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M10 RSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 RSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 70,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2026 70,153 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Mirror discoloured seriously affecting view to the rear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,623 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel rotation (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel rotation (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,123 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 33,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,602 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)

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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M10 RSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M10 RSL, 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 M10 RSL registered?

M10 RSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for M10 RSL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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