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EJ52 LYH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,422 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2017 100,422 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 29 Oct 2016 88,686 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 88,686 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,904 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 80,904 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn below service standard

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,679 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)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn below service standard

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 66,200 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamps life limited

front and rear brake pads below service standard

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,200 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamps life limited

front and rear brake pads below service standard

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,739 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,435 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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EJ52 LYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ52 LYH, 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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EJ52 LYH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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