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LS02 AKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,040 mi
Last recorded129,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 125,467 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front Strut Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 125,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both (Pressed In Hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front Strut Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,092 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 123,089 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off side inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side ()

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,367 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads now getting low

slight wear to near side and off side steering rack inner steering arm ball sockets

under side of vehicle covered in so some brake and fuel pipes can not be seen to be checked

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,914 miles

Frt Disc Corroded & grooved rear pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,930 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,681 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,040 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,094 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,094 miles

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 45,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,203 miles

nearside front tyre has bald inside edge

number plates fixed with double sided tape over old plates. both are securely fixed

Fail 30 Jun 2006 40,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front tyre inner edge is bald advise replacement and wheel alignment

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 AKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS02 AKO, 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 AKO registered?

LS02 AKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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