2002 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · F7 ADG
2002 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 75,642 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F7 ADG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 75,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F7 ADG 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 Sl (F7 ADG) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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))”.
F7 ADG Mileage History
- 04/05/202368,488 mi
- 20/05/202469,723 mi+1,235 mi
- 14/05/202572,404 mi+2,681 mi
- 23/05/202572,547 mi+143 mi
- 20/05/202675,642 mi+3,095 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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