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LO02 YHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,697 mi
Last recorded53,697 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 48,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 47,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,978 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2013 44,978 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,721 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewall. Due to age and condition of tyre.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Warning for right hand number plate on dash, number plate light is working.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,721 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewall. Due to age and condition of tyre.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brkae pad pins not securely knocked into caliper. Shoulder of pin still visible.

Warning for right hand number plate on dash, number plate light is working.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,995 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,886 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 33,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2008 33,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,759 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,320 miles

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

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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LO02 YHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LO02 YHE, 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 LO02 YHE registered?

LO02 YHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is LO02 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO02 YHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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