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C13 AAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 AAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 58,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 58,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 57,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,850 miles

Both seat belts lock in position with ignition on.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,040 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 55,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 54,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 54,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,366 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,447 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,915 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 18,247 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have signs of being perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,247 miles

both front tyres have signs of being perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 15,872 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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C13 AAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C13 AAD, 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 C13 AAD registered?

C13 AAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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