2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · P55 LBA
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 80,824 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P55 LBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 80,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P55 LBA 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 (P55 LBA) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”.
P55 LBA Mileage History
- 01/09/202284,053 mi
- 01/09/202284,055 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/202485,122 mi+1,067 mi
- 01/07/202580,824 mi-4,298 mi
Average of roughly -1,140 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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