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LA02 DUU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 DUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 66,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,250 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and rear tyre treads cracking

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

we advise the nearside front tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 13 May 2013 48,838 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre tread cracking. we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 May 2012 47,740 miles

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

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

centre brake light lense slightly damaged

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut and outer tread cracking

offside front tyre outer tread cracking

Pass 16 May 2011 45,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,223 miles

n/s front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,325 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

please note has power brakes and as such no servo fitted.

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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LA02 DUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LA02 DUU, 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 LA02 DUU registered?

LA02 DUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is LA02 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 DUU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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