2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · B20 OPA
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 92,739 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B20 OPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 92,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B20 OPA Mileage History
- 31/01/202387,387 mi
- 08/11/202390,495 mi+3,108 mi
- 08/11/202390,495 mi
- 29/10/202491,757 mi+1,262 mi
- 10/10/202592,739 mi+982 mi
Average of roughly 1,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B20 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (B20 OPA) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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