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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

222,844 mi
Last recorded222,844 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration282 LPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 222,844 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 222,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 221,849 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 219,584 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 219,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 209,414 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 199,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 199,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 199,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near-side front ball joints to be checked for wear after shock absorber bush replaced

Pass 24 May 2016 188,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2015 175,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 164,135 miles

Cannot see front pads without removing wheels

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 152,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 135,163 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 117,835 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 98,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 98,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

front no. plate condition

Pass 26 May 2009 84,800 miles

dashboard indicates brake defect advised to get fault fixed. front number plate split but serviceable again advised to replace.

Pass 10 May 2008 70,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 66,384 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 66,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 46,124 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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282 LPG 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 282 LPG, 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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282 LPG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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