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AO52 PKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,422 mi
Last recorded61,422 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 PKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 May 2012 49,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,929 miles

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

front no plate becomeing defective

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,349 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,580 miles

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

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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AO52 PKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO52 PKU, 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

How do I check the history of AO52 PKU?

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What year was AO52 PKU registered?

AO52 PKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is AO52 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 PKU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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