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M6 RFH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,876 mi
Last recorded41,876 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 41,876 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 41,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 39,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 38,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 35,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 34,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 33,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,618 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 28,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 23,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,172 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 17,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,597 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 13,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,367 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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M6 RFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M6 RFH, 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 M6 RFH registered?

M6 RFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is M6 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 RFH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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