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SY02 SEB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,263 mi
Last recorded48,263 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 SEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,263 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,937 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,693 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,623 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 27 Nov 2007 25,857 miles

o/s/f has accident repair damage carried out

steering pipes routed incorrectly will requre attention

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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SY02 SEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY02 SEB, 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

How do I check the history of SY02 SEB?

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What year was SY02 SEB registered?

SY02 SEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is SY02 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 SEB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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