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HV02 EZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,507 mi
Last recorded99,507 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 EZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,507 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog light switch - delayed response to release to the off position.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,990 miles

Rear Rog light switch - initial delay on deactivation

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Both sides - corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,868 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,868 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,089 miles

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

Poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 93,996 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 93,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished and on 3mm

offside front tyre perished and small cut in inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2018 92,466 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom of shock. boarderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres at 3mm. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 May 2017 90,783 miles

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

Poor beam image from NSF headlight

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,495 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both shocks boarder line (2.5.B.1a)

Front tyres worn on inside edge.

poor image from n/s head light.

Pass 6 May 2015 84,558 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 75,762 miles

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

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

both front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 66,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,760 miles

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

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 11 May 2009 59,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 3 May 2007 49,140 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 11 May 2006 41,360 miles

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)

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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HV02 EZB 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 HV02 EZB, 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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HV02 EZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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