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M55 SPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,638 mi
Last recorded53,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 53,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,382 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,304 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,429 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 48,306 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Air suspension has little damping effect at the rear and slightly weak at front as presented.

Body damage offside rear

Both front seat belts retract slow until the claspe is release then they shoot back in

Catching noise heard front nearside rear brake when wheel free and spun.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

High level brake light disconected

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front suspension unit gaitor torn

Offside front wing is fractured and has small sharp edges.

Severe knocking noise from engine and warning light on dash board.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,291 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 30,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,497 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 SPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SPO, 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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M55 SPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for M55 SPO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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