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LA02 XEK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,084 mi
Last recorded62,084 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 XEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,084 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 62,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,402 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,860 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)

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

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

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 XEK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LA02 XEK, 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

How do I check the history of LA02 XEK?

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What year was LA02 XEK registered?

LA02 XEK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is LA02 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 XEK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA02 XEK have outstanding finance?

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