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S99 ATH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 ATH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,417 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,000 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in offside and nearside shock absorber ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,862 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,641 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,168 miles

o/s rear suspension unit damp

Pass 25 May 2010 56,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,400 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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S99 ATH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S99 ATH, 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 S99 ATH registered?

S99 ATH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is S99 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 ATH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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