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A10 LYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,258 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,776 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 13,775 miles

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

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)

both front track control bushes slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,756 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,647 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,659 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 10 Jun 2005 34,079 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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A10 LYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 A10 LYS, 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 A10 LYS registered?

A10 LYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is A10 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 LYS 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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