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VA02 UVO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,604 mi
Last recorded53,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 51,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,187 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,801 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))

o/s front tyre outer shoulder wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,859 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,274 miles

n/s/f tyre poor condition on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,518 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 UVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VA02 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

VA02 UVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is VA02 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 UVO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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