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DK52 FCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,217 mi
Last recorded64,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,217 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,274 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,914 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,413 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,307 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,900 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,715 miles

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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DK52 FCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK52 FCD, 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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What year was DK52 FCD registered?

DK52 FCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DK52 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 FCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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