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YY02 WDC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,760 mi
Last recorded34,760 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 34,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,837 miles

nearside door repeater damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,486 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 30,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 30,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 28,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,705 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,644 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre slight cracks

Pass 11 May 2009 21,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 18,444 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 18,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,097 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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YY02 WDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YY02 WDC, 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 YY02 WDC registered?

YY02 WDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is YY02 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 WDC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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