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R8 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,354 mi
Last recorded34,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,354 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 34,161 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 34,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 33,872 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre shows marked signs of degradation

Offside Rear tyre shows marked signs of degradation

Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,486 miles

Rear Tyre's show wear to their inner edges

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,021 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

covers and undertrays limit inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,024 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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 8 Feb 2012 18,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,987 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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R8 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R8 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 R8 AMG registered?

R8 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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