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C2 FAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,925 mi
Last recorded89,925 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 FAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,864 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,173 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,836 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,337 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,456 miles

Advise airbag warning lamp on.

Advise left front tyre and right front tyre worn at extream inside edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,398 miles

Advise brake pad ware message on cluster.

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,398 miles

Advise brake pad ware message on cluster.

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,241 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 Sep 2006 23,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear suspension struts have slight leak.

Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,898 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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C2 FAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C2 FAX, 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 C2 FAX registered?

C2 FAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is C2 FAX safe to buy?

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