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RE02 HJU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 47,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,141 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,557 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,419 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

inner edges of treads on both rear tyres heavily worn

Fail 22 Jul 2013 36,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

inner edges of treads on both rear tyres heavily worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,942 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,302 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 15,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RE02 HJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RE02 HJU, 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 RE02 HJU registered?

RE02 HJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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