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2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · 1 CBU

1 CBU

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 77,063 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
2002
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,063 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.4L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
5439cc
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1 CBU Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
  • 77,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

1 CBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 10:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (1 CBU) between September 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)”.

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ADVISORY

1 CBU Mileage History

  1. 29/09/200626,855 mi
  2. 26/09/200732,274 mi+5,419 mi
  3. 29/09/200836,180 mi+3,906 mi
  4. 29/09/200941,083 mi+4,903 mi
  5. 28/09/201043,772 mi+2,689 mi
  6. 26/09/201147,752 mi+3,980 mi
  7. 06/10/201147,794 mi+42 mi
  8. 08/03/201350,064 mi+2,270 mi
  9. 02/05/201453,928 mi+3,864 mi
  10. 02/07/201554,495 mi+567 mi
  11. 22/07/201655,812 mi+1,317 mi
  12. 08/08/201757,283 mi+1,471 mi
  13. 04/07/201857,568 mi+285 mi
  14. 15/07/201960,145 mi+2,577 mi
  15. 20/07/202061,984 mi+1,839 mi
  16. 12/07/202163,067 mi+1,083 mi
  17. 18/07/202267,377 mi+4,310 mi
  18. 17/07/202370,219 mi+2,842 mi
  19. 17/07/202471,701 mi+1,482 mi
  20. 17/07/202574,343 mi+2,642 mi
  21. 17/07/202677,063 mi+2,720 mi

Average of roughly 2,536 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

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2002 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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