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V8 FME

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,158 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,029 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,377 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,570 miles

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

O/S/F fog light lens broken.

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

Small cut in N/S/F tyre wall.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 10,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V8 FME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V8 FME, 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 V8 FME registered?

V8 FME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is V8 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 FME shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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