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R666 AAC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 AAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 103,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,009 miles

Battery warning light on.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,171 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,285 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 89,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 84,448 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 84,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,516 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,683 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorated at top

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

Jacking rubber missing nearside rear

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,105 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Sill covers fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Underbonnet covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,024 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,347 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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R666 AAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R666 AAC, 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 R666 AAC registered?

R666 AAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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