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RIG 1791

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,377 mi
Last recorded59,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 1791
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

covers on under body

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,227 miles

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)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,262 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 44,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 28,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 25,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,467 miles

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)

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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RIG 1791 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RIG 1791, 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 RIG 1791 registered?

RIG 1791 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is RIG 1791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 1791 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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