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AF52 GXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,364 mi
Last recorded108,364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,304 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,491 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,042 miles

battery warning light is on

brake pads appear low

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside fornt brake back plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

battery warning light is on

brake pads appear low

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside fornt brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,571 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,858 miles

advise shields covering front to rear brake pipes & suspension pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,265 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,731 miles

ABC Light ON

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Thrust Arm Ball Joint Boots Splitt But No Play In Joints

Thrust Arm Bushes Slightly Worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,731 miles

ABC Light ON

Thrust Arm Ball Joint Boots Splitt But No Play In Joints

Thrust Arm Bushes Slightly Worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,484 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,311 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,998 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,124 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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AF52 GXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF52 GXG, 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

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What year was AF52 GXG registered?

AF52 GXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AF52 GXG safe to buy?

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