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S5 FUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,513 mi
Last recorded108,513 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 72,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 63,252 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 57,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,945 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 46,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,826 miles

n/s/r suspension unit seeping

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine undersheild insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,662 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 FUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA registered?

S5 FUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is S5 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FUA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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