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K999 CJH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,618 mi
Last recorded58,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 58,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 58,611 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside parking brake low performance

Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 57,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 52,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 30,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,332 miles

both wiper blades split, poor wiper clearing action

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 21,226 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)

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

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

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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K999 CJH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K999 CJH, 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 K999 CJH registered?

K999 CJH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is K999 CJH safe to buy?

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