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CBZ 695

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 695
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 89,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 87,792 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,245 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 87,237 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,972 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shockabsorber bottom balljoint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,138 miles

Front coil over covers split

Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,138 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil over covers split

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,269 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,348 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,454 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 45,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,736 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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CBZ 695 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CBZ 695, 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 CBZ 695 registered?

CBZ 695 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CBZ 695 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBZ 695 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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