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Y9 OKS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,378 mi
Last recorded106,378 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 OKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 106,378 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,907 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,274 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 89,273 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,577 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,412 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,660 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 561,561 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,159 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,071 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,071 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,845 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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Y9 OKS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 Y9 OKS, 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 Y9 OKS registered?

Y9 OKS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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