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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,847 mi
Last recorded26,847 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 HG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 26,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,735 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 26,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken and has sharp edges which can cause injury (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 26,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 26,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 26,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 May 2015 23,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 21,241 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,590 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 16,504 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 14,620 miles

Nearside 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 May 2006 12,536 miles

both front tyres slightly worn 3mm and offside rear tyre slightly worn 3mm

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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99 HG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 99 HG, 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 99 HG registered?

99 HG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is 99 HG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 HG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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