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Y700 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,355 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 101,971 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 101,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 96,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2023 96,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,414 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2022 96,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,069 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 93,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,681 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,400 miles

Front slight brake imbalance across axle

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 76,962 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 May 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 67,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 58,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,032 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 44,737 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2010 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,660 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 38,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 34,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,176 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,771 miles

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

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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Y700 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y700 AMG, 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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Y700 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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