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LX02 YAK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,888 mi
Last recorded192,888 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 YAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 192,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 192,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 189,426 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 189,393 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 167,956 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 167,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 157,801 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 157,801 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,228 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)

airbag lamp on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,410 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 2 Nov 2010 119,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 113,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 83,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,100 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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LX02 YAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX02 YAK, 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 LX02 YAK registered?

LX02 YAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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