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MA51 FWO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,659 mi
Last recorded185,659 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2016 185,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 183,103 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Jul 2014 178,643 miles

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

play in both inner rack arms

Pass 5 Jul 2013 173,389 miles

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,036 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 137,672 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 122,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 108,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 94,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,759 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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MA51 FWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA51 FWO, 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 MA51 FWO registered?

MA51 FWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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