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B9 DYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,460 mi
Last recorded62,460 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 62,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 62,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,112 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,826 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 61,815 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 61,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,257 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

ABC SYSTEM FAULT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT FAULT

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres inner tread feathered

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,516 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,209 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,740 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT SPLIT

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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B9 DYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 B9 DYY, 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 B9 DYY registered?

B9 DYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is B9 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 DYY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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