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LH02 AHL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,992 mi
Last recorded36,992 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH02 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,951 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,206 miles

CRACK TOP CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,543 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,911 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 24,630 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 24,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 22,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 20,409 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 20,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 17,975 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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LH02 AHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LH02 AHL, 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

How do I check the history of LH02 AHL?

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What year was LH02 AHL registered?

LH02 AHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is LH02 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH02 AHL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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