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S15 OOP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 OOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 116,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 116,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,122 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Air suspension unit attachment has slight play

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,070 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,763 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,628 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre close to Legal Limit.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,617 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre close to Legal Limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,552 miles

Both rear Tyres close to legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,552 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear Tyres close to legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,520 miles

engine warning light on .

n/s/r jacking point missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 54,518 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on .

n/s/r jacking point missing.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,128 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,922 miles

rear tyres have wall cracks as shown.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,828 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,828 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,702 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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S15 OOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S15 OOP, 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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S15 OOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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