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V8 NGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,029 mi
Last recorded104,029 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Fail 27 Aug 2024 104,029 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 102,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 102,082 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 101,385 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 101,237 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Privet number plate fitted

Rear tyres getting low

Slight oil leak from filter housing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings

Wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2015 97,052 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres on limet

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,052 miles

all tyres on limet

Fail 2 Jul 2014 96,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres on limet 1.6 mm

both rear tyres getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,763 miles

both front tyres on limet 1.6 mm

both rear tyres getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,209 miles

all pads getting low

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 96,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all pads getting low

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,628 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,989 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,984 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,724 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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V8 NGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V8 NGA, 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 NGA registered?

V8 NGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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