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H8 BTD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,076 mi
Last recorded142,076 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 142,076 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 142,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around entire tread circumference, and distorted at tread too ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2025 141,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,481 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 141,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around entire outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 141,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 140,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 140,652 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2019 140,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 137,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 135,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 132,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 131,894 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 131,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight inner edge wear

nearside rear wheel has slight restricted free movement

offside rear tyre has slight inner edge wear

Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,459 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 116,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,212 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,114 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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H8 BTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H8 BTD, 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 H8 BTD registered?

H8 BTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is H8 BTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 BTD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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