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LVG 222

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,990 mi
Last recorded143,990 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 222
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,677 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,145 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,737 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,730 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,287 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,953 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2006 23,515 miles

N/S/R tyre punctured.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,537 miles

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

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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LVG 222 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVG 222, 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 LVG 222 registered?

LVG 222 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LVG 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVG 222 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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