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CW52 VLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,039 mi
Last recorded44,039 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,160 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn..

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge..

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise movement/play at nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes(foremost)

windscreen wiper rubbers noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2007 17,581 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen wiper rubbers noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 7,757 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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CW52 VLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CW52 VLX, 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 CW52 VLX registered?

CW52 VLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is CW52 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 VLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW52 VLX have outstanding finance?

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