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AV52 TZY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,040 mi
Last recorded68,040 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,380 miles

all tyres slight wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,686 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 TZY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

AV52 TZY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AV52 TZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 TZY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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