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A20 AYK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,385 mi
Last recorded107,385 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 107,385 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 106,589 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

slight wear in steering system

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe to flex

under body coverd in plastic trims

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Oil leak plastic undertray has oil stain ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted front to rear obscuring components on underside of vehicle

plastic covers obscuring components in engine bay

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,633 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 81,188 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A20 AYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 AYK, 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 A20 AYK registered?

A20 AYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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