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SL02 DAN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 64,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,903 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,509 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake discs slight fluctuation not excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,562 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 58,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 55,972 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 55,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,115 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,148 miles

Rear section, near fuel tank, of front to rear fuel pipe badly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,501 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,258 miles

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside stop lamp suspect

Pass 27 May 2010 40,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,298 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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SL02 DAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SL02 DAN, 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 SL02 DAN registered?

SL02 DAN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is SL02 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 DAN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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