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LS02 AKN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 124,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 124,297 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 117,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 115,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 109,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight cut on sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,995 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 83,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 74,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 64,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror tarnishing

Pass 10 May 2010 55,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,681 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 35,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,334 miles

both bottom swivels slight freeplay

offside rear shock/suspension bellow slight leakage of fluid

Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,148 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LS02 AKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LS02 AKN, 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 LS02 AKN registered?

LS02 AKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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