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V8 OMW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,524 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all *4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all *4

all under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2021 88,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all *4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all *4

all under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 88,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower column bush collapsed (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated bottom edge

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,785 miles

Offside Cataylist noisy

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside catalyst noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,015 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,953 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,609 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 OMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

V8 OMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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