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P3 TBG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 TBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,162 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 93,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,845 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded/slight leakage.

Nearside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on inner & outer edges of tread

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,166 miles

both font tyres wearing on edges?

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of certain components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,105 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,535 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2008 41,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2007 27,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,854 miles

excessive park brake travel

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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P3 TBG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P3 TBG, 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 P3 TBG registered?

P3 TBG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for P3 TBG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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