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S3 HRN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,021 mi
Last recorded158,021 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 158,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 152,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 146,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 139,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 139,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 132,488 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 132,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 121,304 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,625 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 120,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,011 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,291 miles

front brake pads and discs worn low

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,029 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 38,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S3 HRN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S3 HRN, 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 S3 HRN?

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What year was S3 HRN registered?

S3 HRN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is S3 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 HRN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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