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LY02 WCD

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 WCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 115,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 114,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 May 2018 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 113,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 113,235 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 110,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 108,756 miles

engine vibration

Fail 17 Apr 2015 108,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,207 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 95,061 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,917 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise rear number plate deteriorating

nail in o/s/r tyre

under sheilds fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,420 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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LY02 WCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY02 WCD, 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 LY02 WCD registered?

LY02 WCD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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