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LE02 VMD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,072 mi
Last recorded111,072 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,072 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 111,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 33,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 32,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre pressure monitor system requires reseting

Pass 23 May 2012 30,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 30,564 miles

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

battery light on dash

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,740 miles

slight seapage off side rear suspension unit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,040 miles

2 emission sheets printed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large under trays

near pads fitted all round

offside head light aim onupper limit/

Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 7,429 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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LE02 VMD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LE02 VMD, 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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LE02 VMD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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