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H7 OER

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,140 mi
Last recorded61,140 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 OER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 61,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,728 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,728 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,728 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,364 miles

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

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

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

frt bumper broken

n/s/f indicater lens broken

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

frt bumper broken

n/s/f indicater lens broken

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,991 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,991 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 39,531 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 33,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,644 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 27,644 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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H7 OER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H7 OER, 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 H7 OER registered?

H7 OER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is H7 OER safe to buy?

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