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11 PTD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,648 mi
Last recorded42,648 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 PTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,648 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light on 50% showing - Loose in housing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front torque arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F torque arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn down to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,444 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light misting of oil on o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bellows

Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,231 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s and n/s suspension bellows damp

Fail 2 Jun 2020 42,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s and n/s suspension bellows damp

Pass 22 May 2019 42,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension bellows damp

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 42,057 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension bellows damp

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,888 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,493 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,493 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,049 miles

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

shock absorber has been wiped clean of oil no signs of leaking at time of retest

Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,018 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,587 miles

SRS light on

n/s front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not to cord

Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,571 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

o/s front tyre low on tread

srs light on at dash

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,978 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear suspension unit leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,745 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,583 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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11 PTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 11 PTD, 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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11 PTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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