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RL02 FMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,205 mi
Last recorded64,205 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 64,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,659 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 62,387 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,899 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,248 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,437 miles

2x front tyres starting to perrish

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,436 miles

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

2x front tyres starting to perrish

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 20 Sep 2013 43,914 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 6 Jun 2012 42,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,959 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,749 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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RL02 FMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RL02 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL02 FMY registered?

RL02 FMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is RL02 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 FMY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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