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ML02 YEU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 YEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,567 miles

Front BOTH tyres 9 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre 8 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,580 miles

Front Tyres 8 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre 7 years old

Under tray damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,539 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,614 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 8 Mar 2012 70,851 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

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 9 Mar 2011 65,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,086 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,646 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,646 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,575 miles

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

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

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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ML02 YEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 ML02 YEU, 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 ML02 YEU registered?

ML02 YEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is ML02 YEU safe to buy?

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