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M28 BAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 BAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,059 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 38,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,516 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 35,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 32,996 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear - Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 32,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 30,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,567 miles

Crank pulley bush splitting

N/S wing mirror indicator cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2017 30,567 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

ABC warning on dash intermittantly

Crank pulley bush splitting

N/S wing mirror indicator cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,049 miles

Nearside Rear ABC strut has a slight leak

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear ABC strut protective gaiter is split

Fail 15 Oct 2015 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear ABC strut has a slight leak

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear ABC strut protective gaiter is split

Offside Rear Tyre side wall is cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,996 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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M28 BAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M28 BAX, 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 M28 BAX registered?

M28 BAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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