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BP52 WOH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,974 mi
Last recorded52,974 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak feed pipe for fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair inballance (1.2.1 (c))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. inballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. inballance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 49,253 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 30 May 2017 49,072 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)

Fail 18 May 2017 49,059 miles

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

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 9 Feb 2016 48,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,819 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 6 Feb 2014 47,634 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,618 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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BP52 WOH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 BP52 WOH, 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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BP52 WOH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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