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R555 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2023 78,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has a split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2022 76,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear most arm inner bush splitting/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear most arm inner bush splitting/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm, inner bush splitting/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm, inner bush splitting/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade has slight smearing in use

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,519 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,954 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 52,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,150 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,948 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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R555 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R555 AMG, 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 R555 AMG registered?

R555 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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