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820 DBK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,093 mi
Last recorded40,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration820 DBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,093 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 May 2024 40,074 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 40,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 40,033 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 40,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 39,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,991 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,773 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,284 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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820 DBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 820 DBK, 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 820 DBK registered?

820 DBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is 820 DBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 820 DBK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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