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IAZ 55

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,364 mi
Last recorded44,364 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 55
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 43,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,454 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 41,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 39,917 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,905 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2010 33,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,867 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,180 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 23,178 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)

SRS light remaining on

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,166 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 17,163 miles

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

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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IAZ 55 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 IAZ 55, 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 IAZ 55 registered?

IAZ 55 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is IAZ 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 55 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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