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SL02 OGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,327 mi
Last recorded64,327 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,327 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower N/S/F lower boot slight split clip not secure

Pass 8 May 2019 51,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,482 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 45,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR shock absorber has slight leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 44,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,350 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 43,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre has a nail

Pass 16 May 2011 39,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,729 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 32,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 24,257 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 OGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OGU, 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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SL02 OGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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