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WG02 DPZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023
Pass 2 Oct 2019
Fail 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2014

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,346 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,310 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,547 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 51,463 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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WG02 DPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG02 DPZ, 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 WG02 DPZ registered?

WG02 DPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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