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Y1 ASL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 ASL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,185 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,915 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,787 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,427 miles

SRS warning lamp on

both front tyres, treads close to depth warning markers.

exhaust bracket from o/s/r to n/s/r broken at o/s/r pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 26,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,773 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

staining on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,957 miles

front registration plate damaged

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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Y1 ASL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y1 ASL, 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 Y1 ASL registered?

Y1 ASL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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