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B1 NAT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests37 (35 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.6%

Mileage

66,041 mi
Last recorded66,041 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

35 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 65,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 65,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,617 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2021 65,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,489 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,991 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,974 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,387 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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B1 NAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.6%.

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 B1 NAT, 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 B1 NAT registered?

B1 NAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is B1 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 NAT shows 37 tests with a 94.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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