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R999 FAR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,605 mi
Last recorded53,605 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 53,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 53,420 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 53,420 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,741 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 49,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,684 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 48,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,628 miles

front brake discs corroding

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded just acceptable/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nsf tyre wearing on edges/side wall damaged and radial cracks on side walls

osf tyre wearing on edges

osf wheel slightly distorted

parking brake efficiency 18%

signs of fluid/oil leaking under steering rack area/covered with under tray RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 22 Sep 2017 47,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroding

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded just acceptable/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nsf tyre wearing on edges/side wall damaged and radial cracks on side walls

osf tyre wearing on edges

osf wheel slightly distorted

parking brake efficiency 18%

signs of fluid/oil leaking under steering rack area/covered with under tray RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,660 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroding--Just acceptable -- RECOMMEND EARLY ATTENTION

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing , with side wall damage --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Both front wheel rims distorted

Both rear drive shafts corroding

Both rear tyres perishing badly--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front & rear brake discs corroding and wearing

Front & rear suspension cover/ shrouds perished

Front brake hose collars corroding

O/S/F tyre pressure seems low

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2014 45,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

front and rear brake discs worn,slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

osf brake pipe corroded just acceptable,STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

rear driveshafts corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,022 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

front and rear brake discs worn,slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

osf brake pipe corroded just acceptable,STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

rear driveshafts corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,211 miles

Both Front Wheel Rims Slightly Distorted

Engine Covers & Under Body Covers--Limited View

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S Wiper Smearing

O/S Parking Brake Efficency Slightly Lower

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front Steel Brake Pipes

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Drive Shafts

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges.

front brake discs worn & corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,804 miles

advise both rear tyres 2mm

near side front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,951 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,387 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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R999 FAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R999 FAR, 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 R999 FAR registered?

R999 FAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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