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C1 DAL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,346 mi
Last recorded48,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom shock mount worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 45,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 45,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,028 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,737 miles

Offside Front 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 Nov 2013 33,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,790 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,537 miles

both front brake discs worn

full length under body covers fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,171 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 15,114 miles

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

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)

cut to offside rear tyre side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,551 miles

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

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

split to off side front outer tyre side wall but not exposing cords

split to off side rear outer tyre side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 5 Dec 2007 12,452 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

split to off side front outer tyre side wall but not exposing cords

split to off side rear outer tyre side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Dec 2006 7,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,179 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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C1 DAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C1 DAL, 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 C1 DAL registered?

C1 DAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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