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P1 YLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,229 mi
Last recorded101,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 101,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,960 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 92,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Offside Front Mirror discoloured

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 92,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Mirror discoloured

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Furthest forward. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass discoloured.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,194 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers split and deteriorated

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

o/s obligatory mirror glass discoloured view to rear ok not effected

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,742 miles

Offside obligatory mirror glass discoloured view to rear still ok

dust covers on front shock absorbers split

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror glass discoloured view to rear still ok

dust covers on front shock absorbers split

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 83,240 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 83,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres perished.

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

Pass 12 May 2018 78,534 miles

OSF Lower airbag suspension ball joint borderline worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge, OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 74,207 miles

off side front lower airbag suspension ball joint borderline worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,252 miles

OSF lower airbag suspension ball joint borderline worn

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,638 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 67,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,511 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,770 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,755 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly distorted.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,137 miles

advise both front tyres 3-4mm

advise both rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,807 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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P1 YLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P1 YLB, 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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P1 YLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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