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Y2 HHH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 HHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,837 miles

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

Nearside Park brake effort much lower than os

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,486 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,261 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,215 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Park brake release lever disconnected (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides, suspension unit to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,348 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,738 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,732 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,469 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,309 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and flat spotted

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and flat spotted

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

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

Offside front tyre has a small hole in the tread but unable to see plies

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and flat spotted

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and flat spotted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,192 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,338 miles

nearside rear suspension unit wet

Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear suspension unit wet

Pass 12 May 2010 55,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 47,287 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 37,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,142 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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Y2 HHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y2 HHH, 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 Y2 HHH registered?

Y2 HHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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