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C1 SDH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,270 mi
Last recorded38,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 38,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,589 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,213 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 33,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,075 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,973 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,223 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 32,202 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 31,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,404 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,009 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,257 miles

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

front brake discs slight worn

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,257 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight worn

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,100 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,235 miles

Nearside 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)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,469 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,215 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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 SDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C1 SDH, 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 SDH registered?

C1 SDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is C1 SDH safe to buy?

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