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A20 PAL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,425 mi
Last recorded58,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 27,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have (cuts) on the tread

Pass 9 May 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,977 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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A20 PAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A20 PAL, 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 A20 PAL registered?

A20 PAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is A20 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 PAL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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