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A5 OAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,781 mi
Last recorded48,781 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 45,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size 255/45/17

Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,733 miles

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

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 14 May 2012 17,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,664 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 14,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,563 miles

slight oil leak from engine bay

undershields fitted to engine bay and from front to rear of vehicle restricting view

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,245 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 OAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A5 OAU, 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 A5 OAU registered?

A5 OAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is A5 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OAU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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