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BT52 HVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,829 mi
Last recorded47,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 41,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 38,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 34,760 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 34,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 31,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,501 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,779 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 19,779 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,241 miles

cuts in nearside front and rear tyrewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 15,784 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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BT52 HVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 BT52 HVL, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT52 HVL registered?

BT52 HVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is BT52 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 HVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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