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ME02 SUY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 SUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,711 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,145 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 65,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,915 miles

Auxiliary Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,835 miles

all tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished, can't see ply cords yet. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight seepage/misting of oil, function not impaired in anyway. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished, can't see ply cords yet. 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished, can't see ply cords yet. 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished, can't see ply cords yet. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,433 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,433 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 43,056 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,490 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,749 miles

Nearside Front NSF BRAKE HOSE WEEPING AT FIXING IN TO CALIPER PRS

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,378 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,704 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, advise tracking to be checked

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,928 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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ME02 SUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ME02 SUY, 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 ME02 SUY registered?

ME02 SUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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