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H8 YDA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 YDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,729 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 89,629 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 89,629 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 89,221 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,164 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,085 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,067 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just pass (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,924 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,982 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 31,850 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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H8 YDA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H8 YDA, 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 H8 YDA registered?

H8 YDA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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