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RCP 544

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,710 mi
Last recorded29,710 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCP 544
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 29,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 29,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 29,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2024 29,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2023 28,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 28,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 28,722 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,654 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,618 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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RCP 544 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 87.5%.

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 RCP 544, 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 RCP 544 registered?

RCP 544 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is RCP 544 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCP 544 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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