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HV52 UYE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 148,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside high cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 147,778 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH headlamp lenses slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft coupling deteriorating [FRONT] (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone B not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 147,398 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside B zone upper part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 146,993 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside shocks lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is cracked centre high (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 146,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 144,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STRUT GAITERS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play UNDERLOAD. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated THRUST ARM BALL JOINT SEAL SLIGHT DAMAGE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play UNDERLOAD. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated THRUST ARM BALL JOINT SEAL SLIGHT DAMAGE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 140,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 121,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,427 miles

Front tyres inside stepped wear

Oil leak

Windscreen chipped,cracked advise.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 104,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 94,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 81,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2010 81,140 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2009 66,411 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2007 27,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 27,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 17,852 miles

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

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 UYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 HV52 UYE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV52 UYE registered?

HV52 UYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is HV52 UYE safe to buy?

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