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B8 CEW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,810 mi
Last recorded17,810 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 17,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 17,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,138 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 21 May 2014 16,856 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,380 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 16,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 15,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,326 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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B8 CEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B8 CEW, 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 B8 CEW registered?

B8 CEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is B8 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 CEW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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