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AO52 SZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 SZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,537 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,064 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES, lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 30 Nov 2021 105,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES, lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 101,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on......

Pass 8 May 2018 98,450 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

unable to see rear brake pipes due to plastic under vehicle covers.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r spring carrier outter joint has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,781 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,781 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2008 73,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,193 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,956 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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AO52 SZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO52 SZT, 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 AO52 SZT registered?

AO52 SZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is AO52 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 SZT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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