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B7 GGT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both o/s & n/s front air spring lower mountings have slight play in ball joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,788 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both o/s & n/s front air spring lower mountings have slight play in ball joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,779 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 62,685 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,947 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise offside rear exhaust mounting missing abs wires insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,641 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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B7 GGT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B7 GGT, 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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B7 GGT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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