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C8 AND

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Gas bi-fuel 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,862 mi
Last recorded111,862 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,265 miles

Both front shock absorber gaiters torn.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play noted in both front shock lower mounting joints. (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front shock has a slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 111,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,494 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 103,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,401 miles

rear pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,466 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,446 miles

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

knocking from front suspension area

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,055 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 46,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front left and right tyres worn at extream inside edge and are starting to perish.

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,425 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

right rear shockabsorber quick release connector weeping

Pass 4 May 2006 29,831 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 29,831 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Advise oil leak(slight at right rear suspension strut area).

Advise oil leak(slight) at left front wheel arch area.

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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C8 AND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C8 AND, 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 C8 AND registered?

C8 AND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is C8 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 AND shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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