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A15 PVH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDER TRAY DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 19 Dec 2025 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDER TRAY DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,013 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,322 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,384 miles

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

Offside Rear A.B.C Strut weeping oil

Tyres getting near to the 1.6 mm

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,612 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,409 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,241 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,241 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 16,495 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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A15 PVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A15 PVH, 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 A15 PVH registered?

A15 PVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is A15 PVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PVH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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