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S9 PGR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 PGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 55,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 55,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,160 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,159 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,940 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn **on legal limit** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn **on legal limit** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/zr19 tread on limit also tread wearing on inner edges(tracking needs checking) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,534 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,587 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 41,418 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 41,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 40,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 40,325 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,924 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,681 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f worn low both edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,626 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 18,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2005 14,372 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 14,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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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S9 PGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S9 PGR, 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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S9 PGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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