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W55 SCW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,908 mi
Last recorded48,908 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 SCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower torque reaction armball joint cover damaged

Offside Front Lower torque reaction arm ball joint cover damaged

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

slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,379 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,533 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,654 miles

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,649 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,453 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,453 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,409 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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W55 SCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W55 SCW, 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

How do I check the history of W55 SCW?

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What year was W55 SCW registered?

W55 SCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is W55 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 SCW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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