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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 CE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,094 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,239 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 29 Feb 2016 65,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,702 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 7 Mar 2013 43,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,341 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 22,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 14,292 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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9 CE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 9 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 9 CE registered?

9 CE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is 9 CE safe to buy?

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