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ROY 488

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 488
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,701 miles

Both front headlamp dip beam patterns weak

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,676 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,676 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,898 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,946 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,498 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 21,539 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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ROY 488 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ROY 488, 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 ROY 488 registered?

ROY 488 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is ROY 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 488 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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