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RBH 248

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 248
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,230 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 69,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,560 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play air suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,503 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 61,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,087 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,026 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Slight condensation in both headlights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,026 miles

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

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

Slight condensation in both headlights

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,727 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2010 38,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,101 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,249 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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RBH 248 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 RBH 248, 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 RBH 248 registered?

RBH 248 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is RBH 248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBH 248 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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