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AV02 YDE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 YDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Ns dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

NSF dip beam output slightly reduced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,068 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2015 40,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,799 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2010 13,156 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,957 miles

Undershields fitted restricting inspection .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,907 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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AV02 YDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV02 YDE, 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 AV02 YDE registered?

AV02 YDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is AV02 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 YDE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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