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S5 CNO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under bonnet covers / under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,339 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative System has little or no damping. Vehicle ride height clearly incorrect (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,256 miles

Exhaust catalyst rattling

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 76,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Exhaust catalyst rattling

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine area ()

suspension bouncing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking osr a.b.c hydrolic strut. (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 57,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,735 miles

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 10 Feb 2014 46,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,111 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,878 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,603 miles

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

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

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

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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S5 CNO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S5 CNO, 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 S5 CNO registered?

S5 CNO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is S5 CNO safe to buy?

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