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A5 BPN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,204 mi
Last recorded57,204 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,204 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,575 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 53,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,148 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre bald on inside tread

o/s/f tyre has wear on inside tread

Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,452 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inside tread

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,722 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,433 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,224 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall but still ok

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,215 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 27,215 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,846 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion on braking surface on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,648 miles

slight pitting to front brake discs inner surface

Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,774 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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A5 BPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 BPN, 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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A5 BPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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