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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

136,956 mi
Last recorded136,956 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 136,956 miles

ABC suspension pipes and PAS pipes corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lines slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Loose wiring behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 135,569 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind front bumper (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension appears low

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,626 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind front bumper (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 134,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind front bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind front bumper (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer edge not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 129,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large splits inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer edge not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,816 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 122,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,902 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,979 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie bar is worn

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

both cats have been welded

brake pad warning is on

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie bar is worn

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

both cats have been welded

brake pad warning is on

Fail 17 Jan 2020 103,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Both rear catalytic converters have been welded

Rear heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,460 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2018 92,460 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,125 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 88,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 84,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,718 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 75,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,359 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 8 May 2007 60,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,712 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,064 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 49,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NOW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 NOW, 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 NOW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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