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AV52 NYX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,304 mi
Last recorded65,304 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,184 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL VERY LOW

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 50,075 miles

COVERS UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,074 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,475 miles

Both front tyres worn .

Both rear tyres worn low .

Car intermittently adjusts hight on O/S making vehicle not level .

Engine covers & plastic under trays fitted at time of test .

Puncture in O/S/R tyre tread .

Slight runout on front brakes .

Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Slight runout on front brakes .

Both front tyres worn .

Both rear tyres worn low .

Car intermittently adjusts hight on O/S making vehicle not level .

Engine covers & plastic under trays fitted at time of test .

Puncture in O/S/R tyre tread .

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 45,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear noted in offside shockabsorber lower ball joint unit

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,092 miles

wear noted in both front lower shocker mounting joints and n/s/rear suspension outer arm bush/pin

Fail 9 Mar 2011 36,091 miles

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

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

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

wear noted in both front lower shocker mounting joints and n/s/rear suspension outer arm bush/pin

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,495 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 33,483 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

we note ride height low on n/s/rear of car.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,861 miles

advise noise from fuel pump

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,218 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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AV52 NYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV52 NYX, 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 AV52 NYX registered?

AV52 NYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AV52 NYX safe to buy?

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