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M55 PMA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 PMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front hubs and no access (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play noted in both front shockers bottom bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,815 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,752 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,089 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,124 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside repeater has water ingress

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in sidewall not to cords

Fail 11 Feb 2009 26,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in sidewall not to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,370 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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M55 PMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M55 PMA, 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 M55 PMA registered?

M55 PMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for M55 PMA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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