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PY52 OGS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view driver door (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight reduced damping effect, offside rear (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view driver door (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight reduced damping effect, offside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,816 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2008 54,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,704 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,353 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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PY52 OGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 PY52 OGS, 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 PY52 OGS registered?

PY52 OGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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