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C26 KLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,959 mi
Last recorded51,959 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 KLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 51,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 50,270 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 50,270 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 49,752 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Perished

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,636 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 42,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 39,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,614 miles

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

Underbody sealer around offside front suspension and brake components.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,439 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,954 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 18,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,000 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)

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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C26 KLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C26 KLB, 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 C26 KLB registered?

C26 KLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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