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OU52 HHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 HHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,370 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,189 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,909 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated At Axle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,055 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 123,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 123,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 120,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 120,760 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,426 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,170 miles

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

n/s shocker lower ball joint worn

n/s/front lower suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 105,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,175 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

centre exhaust bbox damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,238 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,411 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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OU52 HHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU52 HHA, 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 OU52 HHA registered?

OU52 HHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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