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RV52 ODX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,272 mi
Last recorded67,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ODX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,521 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut cords not exposed

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,987 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,348 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 18,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 14,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 10,502 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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RV52 ODX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV52 ODX, 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 RV52 ODX registered?

RV52 ODX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 ODX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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