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YT02 NKG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,675 mi
Last recorded44,675 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,675 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess boot perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 44,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,550 miles

OSR suspension unit damp

Fail 5 Mar 2020 41,550 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

OSR suspension unit damp

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking wheel arch area in front of wheel (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,308 miles

all tyres have cracks in tread and side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2016 22,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all tyres have cracks in tread and side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,196 miles

ALL TYRE SIDE WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,489 miles

floor covers under vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2010 4,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sill,Floorpan,Inner Wing Covers Fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 4,079 miles

Sill,Floorpan,Inner Wing Covers Fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,269 miles

parking brake pedal slightly long travel

plastic undertrays fitted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,029 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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YT02 NKG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YT02 NKG, 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 YT02 NKG registered?

YT02 NKG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is YT02 NKG safe to buy?

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