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RY52 DHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 DHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,360 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear arms) inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Dipped bulb beam pattern poor.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,810 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,883 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,138 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 59,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,284 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,284 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,688 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 29,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,749 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 17,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,441 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 31 May 2006 13,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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RY52 DHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY52 DHF, 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

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What year was RY52 DHF registered?

RY52 DHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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