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222 CE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,006 mi
Last recorded51,006 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 CE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess ABC strut- light misting of oil (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,590 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,089 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 39,089 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,252 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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222 CE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 222 CE, 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 222 CE registered?

222 CE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 222 CE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 CE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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