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754 PLG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration754 PLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 104,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 104,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,360 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 103,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre Tread Getting Low Offside Rear

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,017 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush balljoint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f front arm slight play?

o/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage

Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling fan stuck on

front discs worn and scored

o/s/f front arm slight play?

o/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage

Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f front arm very slight play?

park brake just made min req(16%)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,551 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,064 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,064 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,684 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,403 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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754 PLG 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 754 PLG, 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 754 PLG registered?

754 PLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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