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FC02 FWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,357 mi
Last recorded53,357 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear exhaust mount deteriorated / cracked

offside rear back box mount is broken, exhaust still spported

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,463 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 25,042 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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FC02 FWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FC02 FWV, 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 FC02 FWV registered?

FC02 FWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is FC02 FWV safe to buy?

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