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OU02 MWO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,253 mi
Last recorded38,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 MWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 36,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 28,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,931 miles

both front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 May 2016 21,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OU02 MWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 OU02 MWO, 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 OU02 MWO registered?

OU02 MWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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