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BL02 BWB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,704 mi
Last recorded92,704 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 92,704 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2025 92,664 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,637 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2022 92,431 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,295 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2020 92,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,768 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,768 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,566 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 89,566 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty traction (esp) (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,577 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

air bag light on

front no plate hanging off

rear bumper broken

Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

air bag light on

front no plate hanging off

rear bumper broken

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL02 BWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL02 BWB, 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 BL02 BWB registered?

BL02 BWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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