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E5 OJD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 135,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,590 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,658 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut(not exposing construction)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 116,730 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,730 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 112,807 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres cracking(not exposing construction)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 112,807 miles

both front tyres cracking(not exposing construction)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,229 miles

rear tyres 3mm approx

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,459 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 78,458 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

engine dipstick missing

front discs very poor

g/box oil leak

pas pump knocking

rear discs worn

srs light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,664 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advsie that osf tyre getting clsoe to spec also osr tyre as got two screws advise that rear brakes getting close to spec and front screen as got small chip

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,923 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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E5 OJD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E5 OJD, 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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E5 OJD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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