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BK02 YLS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,365 mi
Last recorded103,365 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 103,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 103,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2024 102,848 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 102,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess and offside pipe ferrules corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,431 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,177 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,024 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,329 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,109 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,515 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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BK02 YLS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK02 YLS, 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 BK02 YLS registered?

BK02 YLS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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