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RBX 435

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,430 mi
Last recorded55,430 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBX 435
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,430 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 55,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 55,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,835 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 21,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,641 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,012 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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RBX 435 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RBX 435, 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 RBX 435 registered?

RBX 435 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RBX 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBX 435 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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