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AY52 LRA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,078 mi
Last recorded46,078 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,596 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 45,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,309 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,074 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,009 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished.

Nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed.

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked & perished.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge, 2mm(strong advise)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,338 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,961 miles

both rear tyres low

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,663 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,347 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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AY52 LRA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY52 LRA, 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 AY52 LRA registered?

AY52 LRA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AY52 LRA safe to buy?

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