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AB 5

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,961 mi
Last recorded7,961 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 7,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 7,961 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 7,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 7,804 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 7,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 7,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 7,583 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 7,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 7,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 7,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 7,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,188 miles

Parking brake long

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 6,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 6,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 6,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,191 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 6,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake light on

Pass 20 May 2008 5,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel long

Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,488 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,729 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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AB 5 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AB 5, 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 AB 5 registered?

AB 5 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is AB 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB 5 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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