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KJ02 YGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,027 mi
Last recorded88,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 YGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Brake Hose Ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre worn more on edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of 2 joints (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 88,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of 2joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall and treads (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of 2joints (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre perrishing on siewalland worn on inside edge

oil leak

undertrays fitted can not fully inspect

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 82,933 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2011 71,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,700 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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KJ02 YGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJ02 YGX, 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 KJ02 YGX registered?

KJ02 YGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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