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SOI 1701

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,637 mi
Last recorded91,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 1701
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 85,157 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 85,157 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage on c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,568 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner side edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,299 miles

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

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)

chips in windscreen

nsf ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,554 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slight rust

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,288 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,424 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,124 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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SOI 1701 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SOI 1701, 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 SOI 1701 registered?

SOI 1701 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SOI 1701 safe to buy?

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