MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
offside rear tyre outer wall has a cut
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre outer wall has a cut
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front discs are slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre side wall has slight damage
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall
front discs corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
atten handbrake n/s/f tyre worn inner edge o/s/r tyre worn
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA52 VGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FA52 VGC, 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 FA52 VGC registered?
FA52 VGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2002.
Is FA52 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA52 VGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FA52 VGC have outstanding finance?
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