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OV02 YOM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,066 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,441 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,366 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,357 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 65,362 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside 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 2 Jun 2008 54,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OV02 YOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV02 YOM, 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 OV02 YOM registered?

OV02 YOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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