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L40 NGR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,773 mi
Last recorded125,773 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 NGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 124,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,914 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 30 Jun 2018 106,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 106,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,780 miles

windscreen stone chipped in zone b

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,376 miles

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

Nearside Front split in sidewall no ply or chords exposed at test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PLASTIC COVERS UNDER BONNET AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SOME COMPONENTS NOT SEEN FOR INSP

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,629 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,219 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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L40 NGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L40 NGR, 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 L40 NGR registered?

L40 NGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is L40 NGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 NGR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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