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4 VTG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,115 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

propshaft doughnut split

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 98,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,089 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,750 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,063 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2013 70,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,879 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,359 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 36,357 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VTG 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 4 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

4 VTG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is 4 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 VTG 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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