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H1 YHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 YHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,851 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 72,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,407 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,251 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cut to outter wall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,460 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,416 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,812 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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H1 YHC 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 H1 YHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H1 YHC registered?

H1 YHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is H1 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 YHC 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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