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SV02 NCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,783 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,021 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering component deformed tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,024 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 85,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,202 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 82,202 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,086 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 70,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 67,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,598 miles

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

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

o/s/rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,807 miles

Both front tyres 3mm.

Front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,903 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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SV02 NCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV02 NCD, 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 SV02 NCD registered?

SV02 NCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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