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T55 MSG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,156 mi
Last recorded20,156 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 MSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 20,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 19,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 18,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 18,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by undertrays.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 16,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,812 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 16,732 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 16,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,177 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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T55 MSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T55 MSG, 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 T55 MSG registered?

T55 MSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is T55 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 MSG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T55 MSG have outstanding finance?

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