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BEV 4N

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

15,524 mi
Last recorded15,524 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 4N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 15,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 14,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 14,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 14,325 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 14,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,117 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 14,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,728 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 10,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 8,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,529 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,117 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 6,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,631 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 4,799 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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BEV 4N is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 BEV 4N, 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 BEV 4N registered?

BEV 4N is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is BEV 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEV 4N 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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