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B16 CHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,414 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 55,414 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play to nearside of steering rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,793 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,792 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,952 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 12,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 12,029 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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B16 CHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B16 CHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B16 CHE?

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What year was B16 CHE registered?

B16 CHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is B16 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 CHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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