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AU02 FML

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,405 mi
Last recorded178,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 178,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose secured with cable ties but secure

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose both sides

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 178,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose secured with cable ties but secure

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose both sides

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 178,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear silencer heat shields insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2019 172,236 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe in engine bay on inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear silencer heat shields insecure

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis both sides at subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers and full body undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 172,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe in engine bay on inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear silencer heat shields insecure

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis both sides at subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers and full body undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 166,207 miles

Engine and body undertrays fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (securing clips missing) (3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2018 166,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Center and N/S (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine and body undertrays fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (securing clips missing) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,777 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 156,777 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

osf tyre won on edges and nsf on 1.6mm and both rears on 2mm

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 149,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

osf tyre won on edges and nsf on 1.6mm and both rears on 2mm

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 141,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,373 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage

near side rear tyre has side wall damage (recommend changing)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,156 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,156 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,269 miles

Sill areas,underbody,parts of chassis,steering,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,not accessible

Fail 8 Sep 2006 45,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Sill areas,underbody,parts of chassis,steering,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,not accessible

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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AU02 FML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU02 FML, 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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AU02 FML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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