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AY52 SXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,332 mi
Last recorded34,332 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 34,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 33,194 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 30,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,360 miles

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

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

Rear Both suspension units misting oil

Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension unit light misting of oil

Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,169 miles

Both front tyres approaching wear bars, inner edges worn

Offside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,486 miles

Front tyres getting low on treads

Parking brake pedal does not fully release un-aided

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,083 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,689 miles

both inner front tyres slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,944 miles

unable to fully inspect sills and floor due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,033 miles

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

plastic cover sills and under trays fitted can not check correctley

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,588 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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AY52 SXS 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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

AY52 SXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AY52 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 SXS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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