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BH52 BOB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,615 mi
Last recorded99,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH52 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,612 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,836 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,061 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,832 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,109 miles

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

slight lift in front balljoints

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,889 miles

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

n/s/f brake fitting kit fouling disc, causing squeal

stress marks on front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,569 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,724 miles

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

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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BH52 BOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BH52 BOB, 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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BH52 BOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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