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YT52 YSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,833 mi
Last recorded31,833 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 31,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 31,014 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 29,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,123 miles

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

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

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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YT52 YSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT52 YSS, 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 YT52 YSS registered?

YT52 YSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YT52 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 YSS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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