2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 55 MA
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 45,715 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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55 MA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 45,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
55 MA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (55 MA) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
55 MA Mileage History
- 08/06/202243,461 mi
- 23/05/202344,320 mi+859 mi
- 04/09/202545,714 mi+1,394 mi
- 29/04/202645,715 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 579 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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