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R99 GGB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 GGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 75,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,115 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,713 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 73,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bead/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 71,741 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 69,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 65,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective unable to read headlight pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower main bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 63,299 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil cooler pipes at front corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 May 2017 63,299 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking and bottom ball joint of unit has excessive movement (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

oil cooler pipes at front corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,658 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 61,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,275 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad wear warning on dash.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,275 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad wear warning on dash.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2009 46,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 44,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,392 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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R99 GGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R99 GGB, 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 R99 GGB registered?

R99 GGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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