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RY52 CVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,614 mi
Last recorded83,614 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 CVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 83,613 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly not locking on (1.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 82,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides,rear most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly does not stay on (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,795 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 68,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,042 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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RY52 CVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY52 CVR, 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 RY52 CVR registered?

RY52 CVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is RY52 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 CVR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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