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40 OD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 OD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 65,513 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,801 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 59,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 55,991 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,462 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON EDGE

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,312 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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40 OD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 40 OD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 OD registered?

40 OD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is 40 OD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 OD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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