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MBZ 455

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,162 mi
Last recorded44,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 455
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Off side joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,802 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 39,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,581 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 25,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,158 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 21,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 12,450 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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MBZ 455 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MBZ 455, 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 MBZ 455 registered?

MBZ 455 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is MBZ 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 455 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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