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SD02 DVX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 DVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,457 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 90,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,445 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint on base of suspension unit (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint on base of suspension unit (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked nut & Bolt Loose (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre; worn to inside

Offside Front Tyre; quite worn to inside

Offside Rear Heavy side wall damage; possibly close to cords

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,006 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2012 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 May 2012 77,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 67,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,178 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 19,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SD02 DVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD02 DVX, 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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SD02 DVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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