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PY52 LZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,008 mi
Last recorded73,008 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 LZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 73,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 72,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,189 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 72,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,086 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 71,085 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,584 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 70,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,010 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,010 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre,slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,640 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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PY52 LZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY52 LZT, 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 PY52 LZT registered?

PY52 LZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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