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M8 URC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 161,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 161,245 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 159,095 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 159,094 miles

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light affected by another light . (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 156,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 155,517 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 155,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 151,325 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres worn close to the limit

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 148,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 143,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 143,395 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front upper suspension arms have slight play (found using play detectors).

Front pads are wearing.

Oil leak around radiator (appears to be at oil cooler).

Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,607 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 81,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 57,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,320 miles

both front tyre treads very low inner edges †both rear tyre treads low inner edges

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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M8 URC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M8 URC, 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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M8 URC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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