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D12 NUN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,869 mi
Last recorded89,869 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 NUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 89,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 89,852 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,497 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,007 miles

Offside Front jacking point mount missing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm balljoint--- mounted in hub, not arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,061 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)

n/s/f tyre ouyer wall cut

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from steering rack area

SRS warning light staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 64,301 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Noise from steering rack area

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

SRS warning light staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,104 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has deep cut on outer wall and tread on legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has deep cut on outer wall and tread on legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,186 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,109 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,596 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 37,775 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 37,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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D12 NUN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D12 NUN, 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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D12 NUN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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