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R600 OLD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 OLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 78,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 74,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,618 miles

wear both front brake discs

Pass 27 May 2009 44,353 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)

Fail 27 May 2009 44,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 4 Jun 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,440 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 28,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R600 OLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R600 OLD, 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 R600 OLD registered?

R600 OLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is R600 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R600 OLD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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