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C28 UES

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,643 mi
Last recorded51,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 UES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 51,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 49,684 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 49,194 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged replace asap heavily faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,662 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 47,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall however ply or cord not visible at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,747 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,598 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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C28 UES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 C28 UES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C28 UES registered?

C28 UES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is C28 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C28 UES shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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