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S666 DRC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,694 mi
Last recorded74,694 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 74,694 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted &/or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted &/or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe damaged &/or deteriorated (corroded) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe damaged &/or deteriorated (corroded) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe damaged &/or deteriorated (corroded) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe damaged &/or deteriorated (corroded) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,442 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,687 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,786 miles

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

small cut on offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 43,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,329 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 36,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,717 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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S666 DRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 S666 DRC, 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 S666 DRC registered?

S666 DRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is S666 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S666 DRC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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