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HJ52 HXH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,070 mi
Last recorded43,070 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 HXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,903 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 35,903 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 31,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,410 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 23,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,198 miles

front lower ball joints worn

Pass 14 May 2009 17,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,996 miles

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

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

Small cut to Offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 18 May 2007 14,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 11,890 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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HJ52 HXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HJ52 HXH, 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 HJ52 HXH registered?

HJ52 HXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 HXH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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