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SL52 BEY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 BEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 142,364 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 142,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,801 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hub carrier lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint hydraulic strut lower ball joint. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,586 miles

both front tyres beginning to wear on the inner edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,964 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 76,540 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,469 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,515 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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SL52 BEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL52 BEY, 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 SL52 BEY registered?

SL52 BEY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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