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C9 BDW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,944 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (near rubber covers) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 23 Jun 2025 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,776 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,343 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,995 miles

under trays fitted front/rear/both sides unable to fully inspect some areas/items of steering/suspension/brake system/fuel system/electrical equipment /vehicle structure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,565 miles

full under tray fitted unable to inspect some items of brakes/steering/suspension /vehicle structure

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,330 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect some items of steering/suspension/brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,780 miles

front brake pipes very rusty/corroded

under trays front /rear unable to inspect some areas of suspension/steering/brake components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,976 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted front/rear unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering /suspension

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,937 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,934 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

srs light on

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,601 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,054 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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C9 BDW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C9 BDW, 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 C9 BDW registered?

C9 BDW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is C9 BDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 BDW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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