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C8 BPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,468 mi
Last recorded102,468 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 BPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,285 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 98,776 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken welds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S rocker cover leaking

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,434 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,403 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 59,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,282 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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C8 BPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 C8 BPC, 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 BPC registered?

C8 BPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is C8 BPC safe to buy?

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