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R10 GAL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,527 mi
Last recorded5,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 GAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 5,527 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 5,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 4,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 4,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 4,408 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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R10 GAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R10 GAL, 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 R10 GAL registered?

R10 GAL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is R10 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 GAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R10 GAL have outstanding finance?

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