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M55 CRH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,245 mi
Last recorded96,245 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,439 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,206 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,861 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 60,296 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,225 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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M55 CRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 M55 CRH, 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 M55 CRH registered?

M55 CRH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is M55 CRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 CRH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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