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ABA 5S

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,101 mi
Last recorded91,101 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABA 5S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 91,101 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 90,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,294 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 86,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,435 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front 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 12 May 2016 84,221 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,864 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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 36,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 35,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ABA 5S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ABA 5S, 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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What year was ABA 5S registered?

ABA 5S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is ABA 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABA 5S shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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