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YF02 XDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,828 mi
Last recorded79,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,828 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion underbody

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 78,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 66,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 66,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,615 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,919 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,409 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge also showing slight deteriation

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edege

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,225 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,152 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 30,711 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,599 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 25,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 36,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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)

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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YF02 XDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YF02 XDL, 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 YF02 XDL registered?

YF02 XDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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