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Y2 RVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,125 mi
Last recorded87,125 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 86,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,067 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,984 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,938 miles

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

damage to left rear tyre tread aera

right front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,938 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

damage to left rear tyre tread aera

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,950 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,990 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,224 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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Y2 RVR 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 88.9%.

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 Y2 RVR, 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 Y2 RVR registered?

Y2 RVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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The MOT history for Y2 RVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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