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4 TBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,803 mi
Last recorded50,803 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 TBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 50,803 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres outer walls cracking & perishing

tpms light on

Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,737 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking to outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,858 miles

T.P monitoring system requires re-setting

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,463 miles

Slight surface rust to both front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 46,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 43,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,984 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 35,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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4 TBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 4 TBX, 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 4 TBX registered?

4 TBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is 4 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 TBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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