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VF03 YST

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,630 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 73,601 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 46% (3.7.B.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2017 72,851 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 72,246 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

Pass 19 May 2015 71,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,316 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2012 65,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,080 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f undertray bolt missing

slight play at o/s/f wheel ?...

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,026 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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VF03 YST is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF03 YST, 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 VF03 YST registered?

VF03 YST is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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