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C2 RXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,680 mi
Last recorded62,680 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 62,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 62,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,905 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,792 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,345 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,559 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,558 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 RXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C2 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

C2 RXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is C2 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 RXR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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