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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,487 mi
Last recorded76,487 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 BTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 76,150 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 76,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted plate (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,138 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 75,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,350 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,361 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,360 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,692 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 45,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,034 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,758 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 20,922 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,810 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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X18 BTC 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 70.8%.

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 X18 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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X18 BTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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