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R55 SLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,032 mi
Last recorded61,032 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,253 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,919 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,623 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,293 miles

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

near side front lower ball joint cover split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,032 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2007 22,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 14,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 14,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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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R55 SLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R55 SLX, 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

How do I check the history of R55 SLX?

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What year was R55 SLX registered?

R55 SLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is R55 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 SLX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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