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FA52 YBN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,175 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed rear flexi marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 77,153 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf osf has ply exposed on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr osr has cords exposed on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly chafed rear flexi marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r lower arm rose joint has play

o/s/f upper arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r lower arm rose joint has play

Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r lower arm rose joint has play

o/s/f upper arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r lower arm rose joint has play

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,988 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 22 Mar 2013 58,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,128 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,121 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 14 Apr 2009 43,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,527 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

all tyres have small cracks in the tread

Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,527 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

all tyres have small cracks in the tread

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,839 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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FA52 YBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA52 YBN, 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 FA52 YBN registered?

FA52 YBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FA52 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 YBN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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