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LO02 YXT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,529 mi
Last recorded28,529 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 28,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 28,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 27,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 26,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,616 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,718 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

TPMS fault indicated

Pass 16 May 2016 20,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 20,375 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,739 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,934 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,885 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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LO02 YXT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YXT, 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 LO02 YXT?

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What year was LO02 YXT registered?

LO02 YXT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is LO02 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO02 YXT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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