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621 GWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration621 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,346 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 90,346 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2014 88,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,839 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,175 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,292 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,130 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 55,100 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,300 miles

Nearside Front 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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621 GWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 621 GWU, 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 621 GWU registered?

621 GWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is 621 GWU safe to buy?

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