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V860 UCH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,514 mi
Last recorded115,514 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 115,514 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 114,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack ends have play ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 113,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack ends have play ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,033 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner rack arms have slight play. ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,837 miles

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

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

front brake pads apear low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,756 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 108,699 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,448 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,201 miles

slight wear o/s front suspension unit lower joint[to lower arm], o/s rear tyre low inner side,n/s rear tyre bit low inner side

Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,098 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,189 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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V860 UCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V860 UCH, 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 V860 UCH registered?

V860 UCH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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