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B4 NTN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 87,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,931 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,035 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,365 miles

Front WIND SCREEN HAS SMALL CHIP

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND INNER 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK ON UNDER TRAY

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,377 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (STEEL) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (SIDEWALL CUTS) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (STEEL) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (rear) (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (rear) (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,846 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,475 miles

Cuts to offside,nearside front tyre walls.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen stone chipped

Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Cuts to offside,nearside front tyre walls.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside number plate light lense missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,486 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,343 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2009 54,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,369 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,497 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,192 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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B4 NTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 B4 NTN, 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 B4 NTN registered?

B4 NTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is B4 NTN safe to buy?

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