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P2 TOP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 TOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 118,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Inflated during test,,,,,, tyre also starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 117,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,805 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 109,688 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,592 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,156 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,496 miles

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,621 miles

Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,303 miles

play in front top swivels & rear upper arm joints/front pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,319 miles

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

play in near side front hydraulic strut bottom suppost joint.

play in off side front hydraulic strut bottom support joint.

vibration through car from engine .advise only.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,944 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,501 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,345 miles

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

brake pads front and rear getting low and wear in discs

slight knock from nearside front (no fault found during Test)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,617 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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P2 TOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P2 TOP, 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 P2 TOP registered?

P2 TOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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