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V16 SLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 64,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 63,011 miles

Offside Rear suspension strut misting

Pass 12 May 2017 61,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,163 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,376 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner egde

n/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 8 Dec 2011
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 14,733 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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V16 SLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V16 SLR, 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 V16 SLR registered?

V16 SLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is V16 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 SLR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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