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Y123 MOE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,675 mi
Last recorded52,675 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 MOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 52,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,534 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,530 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,108 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 44,108 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 40,290 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,360 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,346 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,253 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 26 Oct 2011 27,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,221 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 10 May 2006 7,344 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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Y123 MOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y123 MOE, 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 Y123 MOE registered?

Y123 MOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is Y123 MOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 MOE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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