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AP02 BEY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,182 mi
Last recorded56,182 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 BEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 55,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,588 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,239 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 45,229 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad clip missing

Pass 17 May 2013 42,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,713 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,268 miles

o/s/r shock dust cover split

Pass 14 May 2009 32,864 miles

rear back plates touching discs

wipers noisey

Pass 28 May 2008 30,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,693 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 26,683 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,250 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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AP02 BEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AP02 BEY, 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 AP02 BEY registered?

AP02 BEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is AP02 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 BEY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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