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HK52 NPE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 NPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 110,197 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,195 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 97,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 96,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 95,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,132 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,071 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear and N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,042 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,623 miles

front brake pads appear low †nsf wheel bearing slight play

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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HK52 NPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HK52 NPE, 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 HK52 NPE registered?

HK52 NPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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The MOT history for HK52 NPE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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