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OE52 CCO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,933 mi
Last recorded137,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 CCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2020 136,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 132,924 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 123,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Front slight play lower shock ball joint

front suspension bushes split

Fail 6 Apr 2018 123,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Front slight play lower shock ball joint

front suspension bushes split

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,951 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,969 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 83,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,912 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Jun 2011 62,713 miles

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,719 miles

slight play both front hubs

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,598 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 47,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads look like they are starting to wear low

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,245 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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OE52 CCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OE52 CCO, 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 OE52 CCO registered?

OE52 CCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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