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R22 AGW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 AGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 72,883 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 70,984 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside lower suspension arms bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,694 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 70,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 69,769 miles

Front Front tyres over 10 years old

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

Pass 6 May 2022 69,475 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 69,286 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 69,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 68,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,134 miles

Engine covers obstructing view of some components

Under trays obstructing view of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,637 miles

Under trays obstructing view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,819 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,156 miles

front under skirt panel cracked in two places

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,684 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,064 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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R22 AGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R22 AGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R22 AGW registered?

R22 AGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is R22 AGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 AGW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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