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G4 AXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,358 mi
Last recorded82,358 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 AXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,358 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 82,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,934 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,185 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

boot struts very soft

o/sfront l shaped wheel arch trim broken

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,258 miles

o/s/front bottom wheel arch trim broken parts missing

rear number plate has water ingress

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/front bottom wheel arch trim broken parts missing

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 8 Nov 2007
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect all brake /fuel and suspension pipes due to under vehicle covers

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 20,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G4 AXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G4 AXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G4 AXL registered?

G4 AXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is G4 AXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 AXL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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