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A20 LER

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,850 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,058 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,047 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 96,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,886 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 94,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,296 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 93,292 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both engine mounts (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 64,234 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 57,771 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,771 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 57,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nails in n/s front and rear tyres

oil leak

srs light on

Pass 18 May 2009 46,669 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,866 miles

NSF headlamp beam has no kick up

NSF torque arm outer ball joint boot split

OSF torque arm outer ball joint boot split

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,159 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,666 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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A20 LER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A20 LER, 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 A20 LER registered?

A20 LER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is A20 LER safe to buy?

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