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S55 FOO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,381 mi
Last recorded51,381 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 FOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 51,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,277 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,175 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 40,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,744 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,996 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,677 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 2 Sep 2009 28,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,885 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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S55 FOO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S55 FOO, 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 S55 FOO registered?

S55 FOO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is S55 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 FOO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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