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SA02 GZK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,901 mi
Last recorded28,901 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 GZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 26,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 26,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2017 24,625 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 9 May 2016 23,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 23,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 22,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 15,079 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 11,408 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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SA02 GZK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SA02 GZK, 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 SA02 GZK registered?

SA02 GZK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is SA02 GZK safe to buy?

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