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S5 FTO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,626 mi
Last recorded89,626 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,614 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 85,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 85,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 84,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 82,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 80,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,736 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,736 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,356 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,742 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,739 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,112 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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S5 FTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S5 FTO, 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 S5 FTO registered?

S5 FTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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