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V8 OMT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,688 mi
Last recorded49,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

bootlid will not open from outside

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,598 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 36,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,031 miles

1/ evedence of fluid on o/s/r brake calliper. †calliper appears to have been repared. †no signs of fluid leaks under pressure

Fail 21 Feb 2006 11,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 OMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

V8 OMT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is V8 OMT safe to buy?

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