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E14 BTR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 100,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,867 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,751 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,751 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both - kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre perished,split & worn almost to wear bars

Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

front tyres heavilly worn inner edges

offside rear tyre perished,split & worn almost to wear bars

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,806 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 76,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,204 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,932 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,238 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,238 miles

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

offside front close to limit(bald inner edge)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,730 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

variouis small chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2007 49,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

variouis small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,188 miles

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

oil / fluid leak n/s/f of vehicle by chassis lrg

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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E14 BTR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E14 BTR, 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 E14 BTR registered?

E14 BTR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is E14 BTR safe to buy?

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