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81 PEA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,611 mi
Last recorded107,611 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 PEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,611 miles

Nearside Passenger air bag switched off.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,928 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

super charger bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,077 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts

Nearside rear tyre has a cut

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,072 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Engine management light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,284 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 78,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,224 miles

all alloy wheels damaged leaving sharp edges

outer sidewall damage to both front tyres

two items stuck to interior side of windscreen

Pass 7 May 2008 26,314 miles

inner side of n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

water inside mirror indicator lens

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,411 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

n/s/r shock unit leaking oil

o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber boot split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,626 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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81 PEA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 81 PEA, 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 81 PEA registered?

81 PEA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 81 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 PEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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