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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 BTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,321 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,451 miles

offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,420 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,801 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,801 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,434 miles

o/s/f tyre has been rubbing on top suspension arm ball joint nut/thread.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,548 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs ridged and worn

front tyres low on edges

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

nearside rear tyre low on edges

rear discs ridged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 22,172 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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N5 BTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N5 BTC, 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 N5 BTC registered?

N5 BTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is N5 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 BTC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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