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VO02 YCN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 YCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 118,497 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 100,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,288 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,027 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,271 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,384 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 25,221 miles

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

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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VO02 YCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO02 YCN, 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 VO02 YCN registered?

VO02 YCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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