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RD02 FGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,386 mi
Last recorded50,386 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2020 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,842 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive misting on and around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 48,822 miles

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive misting on and around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,627 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass. (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has age related cracking.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower oil around nsr suspension unit possible leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

dip stick missing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 42,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower oil around nsr suspension unit possible leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

dip stick missing

Pass 22 May 2015 42,076 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 42,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,028 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 39,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 39,249 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 May 2011 37,834 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 37,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,301 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2008 30,400 miles

n/s/r suspension strut damp exterior and possibly leaking - recommend further investigation

Pass 23 May 2007 26,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,697 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 22,694 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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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RD02 FGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 RD02 FGX, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD02 FGX registered?

RD02 FGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is RD02 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD02 FGX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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