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HV52 UZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,886 mi
Last recorded42,886 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 42,886 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 42,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,041 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,431 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Lower Suspension Strut ball joint has excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

EML light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 25,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit also shows cuts to its outer wall and has a nail in its tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 19,604 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,364 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 15,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,110 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 13,107 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2006 9,515 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 UZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UZB, 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 HV52 UZB registered?

HV52 UZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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