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VA02 SVV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 124,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and Offside rear inner sidelights inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 122,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2020 112,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 106,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 88,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,444 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

parking brake light stays on dash board

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2012 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2011 59,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,282 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,755 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 34,665 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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VA02 SVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VA02 SVV, 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 VA02 SVV registered?

VA02 SVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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