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UKZ 6741

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 6741
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 128,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 127,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 120,929 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 118,202 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,070 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 115,064 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake (3.7.A.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever insecure unable to carry out parking brake test (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad light on

Fail 18 Feb 2015 109,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r brake slighlty binding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,141 miles

n/s/r brake slighlty binding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,394 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

damage to screen behind interior mirror but not in direct drivers view

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc crossdrilled holes blocked and starting to fracture

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,242 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,178 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,941 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

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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UKZ 6741 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UKZ 6741, 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 UKZ 6741 registered?

UKZ 6741 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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