2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 5 MDG
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 100,709 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5 MDG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 100,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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5 MDG Mileage History
- 17/02/200615,813 mi
- 01/02/200718,762 mi+2,949 mi
- 03/02/200718,762 mi
- 06/12/200722,019 mi+3,257 mi
- 25/02/200827,147 mi+5,128 mi
- 05/03/200949,984 mi+22,837 mi
- 27/02/201284,166 mi+34,182 mi
- 29/02/201284,166 mi
- 27/02/201387,023 mi+2,857 mi
- 25/02/201489,722 mi+2,699 mi
- 12/02/201590,342 mi+620 mi
- 15/02/201691,341 mi+999 mi
- 18/02/201791,825 mi+484 mi
- 21/02/201892,246 mi+421 mi
- 30/01/201992,968 mi+722 mi
- 18/02/202093,137 mi+169 mi
- 23/02/202193,251 mi+114 mi
- 25/02/202293,296 mi+45 mi
- 22/03/202394,517 mi+1,221 mi
- 22/03/202394,517 mi
- 22/03/202498,147 mi+3,630 mi
- 10/04/2025100,035 mi+1,888 mi
- 25/03/2026100,709 mi+674 mi
Average of roughly 4,224 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
5 MDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (5 MDG) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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