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LF02 XAO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,695 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 62,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,022 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,145 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre has a cut

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 21,309 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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LF02 XAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF02 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

LF02 XAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is LF02 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 XAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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