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S100 CKS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 153,838 miles

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

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

the underside, inner arches and most underbody areas fitted with manufacturers plastic protectors making inspection awkward.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,766 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 151,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40r18 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 135,288 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 135,271 miles

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 130,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily pitted at inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,452 miles

Front brake discs inner faces have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs inner faces have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,752 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 122,750 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,823 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 121,822 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no spare wheel

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 115,752 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no spare wheel

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,909 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,711 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,512 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f trust arm ball joint dust cover split

n/s/r central tyre tread @ 2mm

o/s/f+n/s/f inner tyre treads low 255/40/18w mitch

Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f trust arm ball joint dust cover split

n/s/r central tyre tread @ 2mm

o/s/f+n/s/f inner tyre treads low 255/40/18w mitch

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,656 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 14,136 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,097 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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S100 CKS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 S100 CKS, 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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S100 CKS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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