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F1 HMK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,653 mi
Last recorded85,653 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 83,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily age cracked within the tyre tread. advise replace soon.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 ZR20 102Y Pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer side wall 255/35 ZR20 102W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp beam output poor.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 83,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspenion unit misting

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,223 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 79,418 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Evidence of front wheels/tyres rubbing on wheel arches

Front fog lights not fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside front steering rack arm slight play

Oil leak

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 16 May 2019 79,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Evidence of front wheels/tyres rubbing on wheel arches

Front fog lights not fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside front steering rack arm slight play

Oil leak

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 11 May 2018 77,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension unit lower ball joint boot in poor condition but stops the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension unit lower ball joint boot in poor condition but stops the ingress of dirt

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,992 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,734 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,675 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2011 52,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,521 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side mirror glass faded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off side mirror glass faded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,119 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 29,965 miles

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

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

corrosion on front discs

rear tyre tread low in centre of tyre

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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F1 HMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F1 HMK, 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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F1 HMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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