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WV52 WWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 WWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 106,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 105,012 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,303 miles

3rd brake lamp has been removed

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,127 miles

rear tyres wearing on innner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,575 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,715 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,642 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,057 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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WV52 WWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV52 WWM, 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 WV52 WWM registered?

WV52 WWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WV52 WWM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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