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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 77,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,343 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 53,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,794 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,752 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,855 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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1 CBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 CBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 CBU registered?

1 CBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is 1 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 CBU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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