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R23 OJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,212 mi
Last recorded78,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,485 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,428 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

play at n/s steering arm

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,125 miles

play at n/s steering arm

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,098 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,125 miles

n/s/f spot light inop [new lamp req]

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear jacking point missing

slight oil leak at nearside front under mud wing

slight sweat from both rear suspension units

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,236 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 20,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cut on wall

Fail 18 Dec 2006 17,422 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,422 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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R23 OJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R23 OJL, 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 R23 OJL registered?

R23 OJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is R23 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 OJL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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