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V8 HTK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,698 mi
Last recorded79,698 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,670 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,716 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,654 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked yellow (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,918 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,888 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,575 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,273 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,949 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 31,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 12,847 miles

**All four tyres are worn to, or close to legal limit on inner shoulders.**

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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V8 HTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 V8 HTK, 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 V8 HTK registered?

V8 HTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is V8 HTK safe to buy?

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