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AV52 TGK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,266 mi
Last recorded126,266 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,266 miles

surface cracking both rear tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2021 126,266 miles

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

surface cracking both rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,153 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

service lamp on

Pass 17 May 2013 110,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,431 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 102,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,198 miles

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 12 Feb 2009 84,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,272 miles

airbag warning light lit throughout test

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,119 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 TGK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

AV52 TGK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AV52 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 TGK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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