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G18 NAT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 NAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 56,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 56,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 53,591 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,096 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,421 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,677 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 47,677 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,940 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,164 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 43,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 43,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,871 miles

slight fluid leak on near side rear suspention unit

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 15,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,163 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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G18 NAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 G18 NAT, 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 G18 NAT registered?

G18 NAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is G18 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 NAT shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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