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BJ02 AOO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 94,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,716 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 57,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,417 miles

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

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

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)

Offside 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)

wiper rubbers------ slight smearing------- renewal advised

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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BJ02 AOO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ02 AOO, 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 BJ02 AOO registered?

BJ02 AOO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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