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RK02 PBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,375 mi
Last recorded44,375 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 PBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,375 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 44,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall split entire circumference. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,486 miles

park brake sticky on release

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,474 miles

offside front inner wheel arch cover is damaged

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 21 Feb 2015 37,474 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front inner wheel arch cover is damaged

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,727 miles

nearside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread and outer side wall cut in several places

Fail 10 Aug 2013 32,727 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread and outer side wall cut in several places

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,693 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut and starting to wear low on tread

Fail 7 Jul 2012 29,693 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut and starting to wear low on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,003 miles

front pads getting low

offside front and nearside rear suspension unit bellows starting to split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,472 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,071 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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RK02 PBZ 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 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 RK02 PBZ, 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 RK02 PBZ registered?

RK02 PBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is RK02 PBZ safe to buy?

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