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WV02 BOF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 BOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension unit damp

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 53,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,072 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,661 miles

front brakes out of balance

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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WV02 BOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WV02 BOF, 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 WV02 BOF registered?

WV02 BOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WV02 BOF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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