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RK52 OWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,197 mi
Last recorded54,197 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,197 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,505 miles

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

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

boot lid struts weak

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 24 Dec 2014 50,456 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

boot lid struts weak

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,578 miles

REAR TYRES 2.5MM

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,052 miles

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

restricted view through the wheels

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the presribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,804 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,215 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,193 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,702 miles

trims covering the floorpan and both outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

trims covering the floorpan and both outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,814 miles

Nearside 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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RK52 OWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green 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 RK52 OWP, 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 RK52 OWP registered?

RK52 OWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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