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R4 YVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,244 mi
Last recorded67,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 66,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 66,846 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,833 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,620 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,351 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,239 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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R4 YVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R4 YVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R4 YVE registered?

R4 YVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is R4 YVE safe to buy?

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