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NCB 15

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,397 mi
Last recorded43,397 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCB 15
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 43,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,599 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front x2 and nearside rear suspension units gaiters split

Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front x2 and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

Fail 25 Apr 2024 42,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front x2 and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

x2 front and nearside rear air suspension gaiters split

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,930 miles

Front tyres perished and wear towards inner edge

x2 front and nearside rear air suspension unit gaiters split

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

Fail 28 Jun 2019 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 35,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 27,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,020 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 24,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,100 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 10,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,484 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 4,157 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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NCB 15 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NCB 15, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCB 15 registered?

NCB 15 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is NCB 15 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCB 15 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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