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LF02 LLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 LLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,145 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 71,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small amount of damage to body work, offside rear wing,rear bumper,offside door,tail gate

Fail 5 Dec 2011 50,827 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small amount of damage to body work, offside rear wing,rear bumper,offside door,tail gate

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Note: o/s/rear tyre also not far from its marker. † †Thanx.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,170 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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LF02 LLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LF02 LLA, 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 LF02 LLA registered?

LF02 LLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LF02 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 LLA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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