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S22 OKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 OKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 128,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 121,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 116,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 111,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre surface cut

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 111,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre surface cut

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,463 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 100,884 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 100,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both nearside and offside bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,874 miles

Drivers side front substitute indicator on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,874 miles

Drivers side front substitute indicator on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,241 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,933 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 46,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 46,769 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 39,656 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 39,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,006 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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S22 OKA 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 76%.

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 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 S22 OKA, 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 S22 OKA registered?

S22 OKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is S22 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 OKA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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