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FRY 21V

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRY 21V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,190 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,003 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 95,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,222 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted can not view some components

Pass 31 Mar 2020 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,977 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres tracking off

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn

Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,304 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,597 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2011 77,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,926 miles

o/s front torque arm ball joint rubber split

o/s/f lower vball joint has slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2008 38,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake travel on limit

o/s front torque arm ball joint rubber split

o/s/f lower vball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,374 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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FRY 21V is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FRY 21V, 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 FRY 21V registered?

FRY 21V is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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