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MH02 RMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,537 mi
Last recorded110,537 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 110,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2025 109,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,051 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,051 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 102,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,201 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,201 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Oil leak

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,285 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,267 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,785 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,974 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,146 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,239 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,290 miles

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

advise vehicle fitted with under gaurd not able to carry out full insp

Pass 2 Aug 2005 15,349 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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MH02 RMX 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 79.2%.

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 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 MH02 RMX, 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 MH02 RMX registered?

MH02 RMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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