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WN02 FRU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,037 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,976 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 72,956 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is spliting badly on the inner side wall

offside front tyre is worn low on the inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 70,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre is spliting badly on the inner side wall

offside front tyre is worn low on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,146 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,127 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,132 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,107 miles

nail in drivers side rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,889 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,462 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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WN02 FRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WN02 FRU, 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

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What year was WN02 FRU registered?

WN02 FRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is WN02 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN02 FRU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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