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YP52 WDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,392 mi
Last recorded107,392 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 WDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 106,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,937 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S headlamp lens damaged but not effecting beam

Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2013 91,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,375 miles

Brake fluid almost down to minimum mark.

Front brake pads have advanced wear.

Nearside front brake discs has advanced wear and is also scored.

Offside parking brake slightly weak.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,707 miles

Advanced wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,255 miles

Advanced wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,914 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 71,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2008 62,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning message up, but brakes all serviceable.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning message up, but brakes all serviceable.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,172 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 53,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,543 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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YP52 WDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP52 WDO, 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 YP52 WDO registered?

YP52 WDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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