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VA52 OPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,946 mi
Last recorded34,946 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,169 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,922 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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VA52 OPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA52 OPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA52 OPO?

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What year was VA52 OPO registered?

VA52 OPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VA52 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 OPO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA52 OPO have outstanding finance?

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