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BT02 ELO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 79,852 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative mirror (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,376 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 72,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,056 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 49,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 45,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

noise from steering area when steering is rocked but unable to see fault due to undercovers

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,704 miles

undertrays /engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front fog light inop

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Slight sidewall damage- offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,617 miles

Slight outer sidewall damage- offside front tyre

Some wear- inner edges of rear tyres

Unable to view all areas due to panelling etc.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,388 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,388 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,420 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling

Fail 18 Mar 2009 29,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,676 miles

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

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

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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BT02 ELO 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 79.2%.

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 BT02 ELO, 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 BT02 ELO registered?

BT02 ELO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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