2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · AX51 OCT
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2002. Recorded mileage 116,940 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AX51 OCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 116,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX51 OCT 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 (AX51 OCT) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 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: Tyres (3 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AX51 OCT Mileage History
- 08/09/2022109,395 mi
- 15/09/2023111,459 mi+2,064 mi
- 03/10/2023111,459 mi
- 01/11/2024111,956 mi+497 mi
- 31/10/2025116,940 mi+4,984 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AX51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AX51OCT.
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA 250 AMG LINE PREMIUM E A
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
FORD
FIESTA
MAZDA
2
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
PUMA
FORD
PUMA
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
HYUNDAI
TUCSON PREMIUM T-GDI HEV AUTO
MG
ZS TROPHY HEV AUTO
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.