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S2 THN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,490 mi
Last recorded73,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 71,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,231 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 69,150 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,268 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 May 2015 63,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,706 miles

Both side front shock absorber. Lower bolt joint slight play.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,706 miles

Both side front shock absorber. Lower bolt joint slight play.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,428 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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S2 THN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S2 THN, 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 S2 THN registered?

S2 THN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is S2 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 THN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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