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900 OYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 78,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drive belt seriously worn

oil filter housig leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drive belt seriously worn

oil filter housig leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,168 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,148 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,681 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,274 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,165 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,165 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 52,830 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,686 miles

cant fully test brake pipes because of plastic covers fitted to the undersjde of the vehicle

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2011 45,818 miles

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

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

fluid leak on osr of vehicle unable to find sorce of leak

unable to check many components due to large cover fitter to under body of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 38,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 14 May 2009 34,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,320 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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900 OYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 900 OYB, 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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900 OYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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