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CX52 WCG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

76,927 mi
Last recorded76,927 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 WCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,927 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in outer rose bush in suspension arm / hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in outer rose bush in suspension arm / hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 65,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2020 63,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 63,831 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel has slight damage to the outer rim

Nearside Front Lower Air suspension unit has slight misting of oil

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,215 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 60,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,404 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,763 miles

Both headlamps image slightly dip to left

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Very slight oil leak from around gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,316 miles

Clicking noise from front when steering turned into lock

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,089 miles

Slight click/creak sound from front suspension when vehicle turned into steering lock

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,177 miles

Both front beam image, slightly dip to nearside

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,064 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner shoulder areas

Both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,540 miles

need key to enter door and boot

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,443 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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CX52 WCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 CX52 WCG, 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 CX52 WCG registered?

CX52 WCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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