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S321 WAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 WAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 68,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 62,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Unable to inspect all rear brake pipes due to undercovers

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,957 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,957 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,899 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 49,809 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,777 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,198 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 44,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,839 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 33,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S321 WAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S321 WAX, 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 S321 WAX registered?

S321 WAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is S321 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 WAX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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