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M6 CPR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,707 mi
Last recorded161,707 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 CPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 161,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 156,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 149,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 143,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,251 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 138,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 134,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,457 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 128,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,646 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,518 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,981 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,450 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,558 miles

nearside and offside front castor arm outer rubbers are split

oil leak from engine area

small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2008 68,547 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside front castor arm outer rubbers are split

oil leak from engine area

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,341 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,341 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,990 miles

Plastic under trays cover some testable items

rear tyres 3to4mm depth

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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M6 CPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M6 CPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 CPR registered?

M6 CPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is M6 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 CPR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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