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B7 KEM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 81,393 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected FOULING REAR WHEEL ARCH (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HYDRAULIC PIPE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,255 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,247 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens dirty on inside / bulb working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s number plate light dim

parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,002 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,002 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front outer side wall damaged

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 77,517 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front outer side wall damaged

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,564 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,851 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,836 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from near to suspension/power steering pump

Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 45,702 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,534 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 KEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B7 KEM, 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 KEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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