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A7 AYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 70,960 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush joint onto lower arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush joint onto lower arm (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Dec 2014 62,839 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,845 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2011 54,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,238 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 50,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,557 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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A7 AYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A7 AYJ, 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 A7 AYJ registered?

A7 AYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is A7 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 AYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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