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RL02 ZYO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 ZYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,244 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,012 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,245 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,240 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s outer washer high

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

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 ZYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

RL02 ZYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is RL02 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 ZYO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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