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B14 BKC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 78,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,388 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,046 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 65,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,458 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres starting perish and cracking in tread blocks

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,032 miles

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 11 Jun 2013 56,814 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 53,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,253 miles

both front tyres wearing out faster on edges

both rear tyres on minimum limit

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,365 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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B14 BKC 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 91.3%.

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 B14 BKC, 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 B14 BKC registered?

B14 BKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is B14 BKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 BKC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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