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RV52 OVF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,965 mi
Last recorded14,965 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 14,965 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 24 May 2019 13,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 13,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 12,918 miles

offside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,564 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer wall.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,035 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 12,035 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer wall.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,638 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,691 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 5,097 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 5,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RV52 OVF, 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 RV52 OVF registered?

RV52 OVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is RV52 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 OVF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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