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VA52 UHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 88,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,274 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,099 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 24 Aug 2011 67,079 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,020 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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VA52 UHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VA52 UHT, 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 VA52 UHT registered?

VA52 UHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is VA52 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 UHT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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