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LP02 DZM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,557 mi
Last recorded41,557 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 DZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,099 miles

EML light on

O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres are perishing/tread is cracked

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,047 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

N/S/R Tyre 3mm.

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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LP02 DZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP02 DZM, 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

How do I check the history of LP02 DZM?

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What year was LP02 DZM registered?

LP02 DZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LP02 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP02 DZM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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