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YD02 FBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,301 mi
Last recorded120,301 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,301 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 120,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,009 miles

rear pads low

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,113 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 83,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,741 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 77,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

underside of vehicle covered in, impeading inspection

Pass 11 May 2006 33,666 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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YD02 FBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD02 FBV, 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 YD02 FBV registered?

YD02 FBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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