2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · BNZ 210
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2002. Recorded mileage 85,149 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 4966cc
BNZ 210 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 85,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BNZ 210 Mileage History
- 26/10/200631,262 mi
- 22/10/200737,583 mi+6,321 mi
- 22/10/200844,733 mi+7,150 mi
- 21/10/200951,558 mi+6,825 mi
- 19/10/201055,276 mi+3,718 mi
- 24/10/201158,650 mi+3,374 mi
- 15/01/201360,498 mi+1,848 mi
- 27/03/201466,372 mi+5,874 mi
- 27/03/201466,375 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/201567,793 mi+1,418 mi
- 24/04/201567,811 mi+18 mi
- 04/04/201669,697 mi+1,886 mi
- 03/07/201773,600 mi+3,903 mi
- 29/06/201875,298 mi+1,698 mi
- 26/06/201978,155 mi+2,857 mi
- 18/12/202080,468 mi+2,313 mi
- 14/05/202181,135 mi+667 mi
- 12/09/202282,141 mi+1,006 mi
- 13/09/202282,144 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/202383,575 mi+1,431 mi
- 27/02/202584,598 mi+1,023 mi
- 19/05/202685,149 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 2,755 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
BNZ 210 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BNZ 210) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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