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L3 CBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,147 mi
Last recorded56,147 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 CBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,601 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,047 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated but all tyres appear correctly inflated

Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 43,280 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 41,470 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,493 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,431 miles

brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,728 miles

brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,243 miles

heat cracks in discs

rear tyres for wear

water osr cluster

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,760 miles

both front discs for slight wear

chip in windscreen

water in osr light cluster

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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L3 CBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L3 CBJ, 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 L3 CBJ registered?

L3 CBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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