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YO02 MFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/f lower marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Inside edge of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,545 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2016 77,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,864 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,545 miles

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

slight seepage on offside rear suspension unit

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,962 miles

Both front torque control arm ball joint covers coming away

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear ABC sturt slightly leaking

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,852 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 38,280 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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YO02 MFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YO02 MFV, 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 YO02 MFV registered?

YO02 MFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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