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FH02 URC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,077 mi
Last recorded129,077 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 129,077 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 May 2017 129,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2016 121,893 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 116,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

washer jets poor

Pass 18 May 2015 116,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer jets poor

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

poss front brake distorted ??

Pass 28 May 2012 92,692 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 92,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 83,231 miles

o.s.f. ball joint gator split

slight binding o.s.r. brake

Pass 17 May 2010 72,610 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 65,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 58,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,631 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,631 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2006 38,969 miles

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

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

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

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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FH02 URC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH02 URC, 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 FH02 URC registered?

FH02 URC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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