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GD02 VEM

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,549 mi
Last recorded116,549 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 116,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,950 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 115,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,801 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,208 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,129 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,933 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 47,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GD02 VEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 GD02 VEM, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GD02 VEM registered?

GD02 VEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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