MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Chip on windscreen
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear wheel has been repaired
offside front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play
under trays fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn badly on inner edges
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)
nsf brake disc starting to crack
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S55 VYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 S55 VYK, 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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How do I check the history of S55 VYK?
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What year was S55 VYK registered?
S55 VYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2002.
Is S55 VYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S55 VYK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S55 VYK have outstanding finance?
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