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BG02 VFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,254 mi
Last recorded66,254 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 66,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 65,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 62,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,039 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,741 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front rubber missing from jacking point

Offside door mirror may require attention soon

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,308 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

offside front wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 50,300 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,885 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,520 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front suspension unit has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

offside front suspension unit has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,080 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 32,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,345 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,344 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,989 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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BG02 VFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG02 VFV, 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 BG02 VFV registered?

BG02 VFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is BG02 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 VFV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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