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V5 OSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre cracking / poor condition

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear off side rear tyre cracking / poor condition

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,767 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Both rear discs are showing signs of wear

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,097 miles

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

Offside 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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V5 OSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V5 OSL, 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 V5 OSL registered?

V5 OSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is V5 OSL safe to buy?

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