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PA02 DZG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,206 mi
Last recorded93,206 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 DZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,206 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,206 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,205 miles

Incorrect date of first use,should be 1990

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side and offside top mounts have slight separation in rubber mount

Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side and offside top mounts have slight separation in rubber mount

Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f abs sensor plastic braket broken

rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering box drop arm oil seal starting to leak.

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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PA02 DZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PA02 DZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA02 DZG registered?

PA02 DZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is PA02 DZG safe to buy?

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