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Y500 NWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 NWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 70,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,135 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,371 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,591 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,655 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 25 May 2012 46,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 46,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,033 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,538 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,295 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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Y500 NWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 Y500 NWA, 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 Y500 NWA?

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What year was Y500 NWA registered?

Y500 NWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is Y500 NWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 NWA shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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