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S55 VYK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,757 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,703 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 103,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,161 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,662 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,553 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,553 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,440 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,958 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,847 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 20 Oct 2008 49,383 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,689 miles

nsf brake disc starting to crack

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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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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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.

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