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S55 CLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,823 mi
Last recorded56,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 CLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 56,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,548 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)

both front shock absorber lower joints have slight play

both rear lower suspension ball joints have slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2015 53,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both front shock absorber lower joints have slight play

both rear lower suspension ball joints have slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 51,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2009 42,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front wipers smear screen.

Pass 30 May 2008 40,791 miles

Advise front left and right tyres worn at extream inside edge.

Advise right headlamp aim adjusted.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 36,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,317 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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S55 CLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S55 CLB, 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 S55 CLB registered?

S55 CLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is S55 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 CLB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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