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SL02 SSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 SSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,342 miles

front tyres cracking

play in rack joints

slight play in front hubs

Fail 27 Nov 2017 96,339 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres cracking

play in rack joints

slight play in front hubs

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,027 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 89,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,324 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,432 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 81,721 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber unit has slight seepage

Fail 20 May 2011 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,627 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm front bushes very slightly deteriated(cracking)- not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside front tyre outside wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,627 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension arm front bushes very slightly deteriated(cracking)- not resulting in excessive free movement.

nearside front tyre outside wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,715 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers door mirror glass is slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,243 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,045 miles

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall badly cut

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,730 miles

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

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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SL02 SSL 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 70%.

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 SL02 SSL, 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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SL02 SSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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