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NA02 ODS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,826 mi
Last recorded52,826 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,192 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 51,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Failed under brake test (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,802 miles

factory shock absorbers have been removed and replaced with coil over units. factory suspension fluid pipes remain fitted and are leaking fluid

Fail 26 Mar 2021 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

factory shock absorbers have been removed and replaced with coil over units. factory suspension fluid pipes remain fitted and are leaking fluid

Pass 5 May 2020 47,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,795 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 40,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on legal limits 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,611 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,287 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/f tyre inner side wall cut (not showing cords)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 30,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,869 miles

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

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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NA02 ODS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NA02 ODS, 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 NA02 ODS registered?

NA02 ODS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is NA02 ODS safe to buy?

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