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FV02 PVK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,107 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 126,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size (255.40.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,148 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,528 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre cut on s/wall

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

Oil leak ()

both front suspension units have slighty play in lower rubbers

engine managerment light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,528 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both fronts /both covers split (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both fronts/both covers split (2.5.B.1a)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cut on s/wall

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

Oil leak ()

both front suspension units have slighty play in lower rubbers

engine managerment light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,059 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,947 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise to change rear number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,247 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 66,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,767 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 57,767 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 49,833 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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FV02 PVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV02 PVK, 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 FV02 PVK registered?

FV02 PVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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