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LX02 YUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 YUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (rear) ball joint has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,172 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,172 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 70,146 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 56,703 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,927 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,662 miles

offside rear fluid suspension unit has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,600 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 YUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX02 YUH, 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 YUH registered?

LX02 YUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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