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DS02 EHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,399 miles

fluid leak at n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,470 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 16 Jun 2012 636,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,855 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,083 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,248 miles

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

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

Offside 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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DS02 EHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DS02 EHX, 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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DS02 EHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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