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HM02 MCL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

29,853 mi
Last recorded29,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM02 MCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 29,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,234 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,977 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread and deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit crack

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 26,977 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking Strut (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread and deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit crack

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,811 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre has a slice on outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,678 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2016 24,678 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,874 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

both rear tyres cracking in treads

both rear tyres,outer wall damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 23,872 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres cracking in treads

both rear tyres cracking in treads

both rear tyres,outer wall damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres damaged on outer wall

Fail 5 Feb 2014 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres damaged on outer wall

drag on o/s/r wheel,when rotated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,110 miles

n /side rear suspension outer cover torn

n/side rear tyre chunk out of outer wall no cord showing

Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,108 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n /side rear suspension outer cover torn

n/side rear tyre chunk out of outer wall no cord showing

o/side rear tyre not checked due to brake binding

Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,778 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on wall

Fail 24 Feb 2012 20,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on wall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,265 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2011 19,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s & n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,886 miles

front bumper cracked

n/s/r tyre cut on wall

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,678 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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HM02 MCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HM02 MCL, 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 HM02 MCL registered?

HM02 MCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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