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HV52 OFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,306 mi
Last recorded69,306 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 68,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 66,733 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 66,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,547 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,127 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint dust boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,013 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,092 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,441 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 22,979 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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HV52 OFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HV52 OFY, 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

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What year was HV52 OFY registered?

HV52 OFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is HV52 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 OFY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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