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WP02 MDN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,613 mi
Last recorded130,613 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 MDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 130,613 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 130,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 129,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 129,493 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 126,906 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 126,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 125,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,037 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 121,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clunking / knocking on off side rear but nothing found

Fail 29 Aug 2013 115,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clunking / knocking on off side rear but nothing found

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,297 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 104,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,172 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 52,744 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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WP02 MDN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 WP02 MDN, 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 WP02 MDN registered?

WP02 MDN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is WP02 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 MDN 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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