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HF52 WUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,839 mi
Last recorded49,839 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 47,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,201 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure montoring system indicates a fault.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 46,201 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure montoring system indicates a fault.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,974 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 43,974 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 41,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,573 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,940 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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HF52 WUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF52 WUP, 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

How do I check the history of HF52 WUP?

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What year was HF52 WUP registered?

HF52 WUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is HF52 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 WUP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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