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S60 SBD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,514 mi
Last recorded71,514 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,514 miles

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

Under-shields fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,292 miles

Undershields fitted to length of vehicle restricting visual inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 70,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2020 69,803 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 69,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,604 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,946 miles

Beam benders fitted

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,552 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,728 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,727 miles

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,102 miles

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

nearside front suspension unit to suspension arm ball joint has slight play

offside mirror deteriorated

srs (airbag) warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

SRS light on

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

brake warning light on

rear brake pads getting low

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,138 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,680 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,961 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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S60 SBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S60 SBD, 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 S60 SBD registered?

S60 SBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is S60 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S60 SBD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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