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AO52 WCM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 91,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower central arms inner bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central lower arm middle joint slight play at bottom of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R Wearing faster than O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 86,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,474 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 72,900 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,603 miles

Uanable to fully inspect underside as splash shield fitted

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,063 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Uanable to fully inspect underside as splash shield fitted

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,122 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,726 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 WCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WCM, 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 AO52 WCM registered?

AO52 WCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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