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DE52 OSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,802 mi
Last recorded60,802 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 60,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 53,676 miles

handbrake lever slightly sticking

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,341 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 39,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,509 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,509 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE52 OSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE52 OSU, 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 DE52 OSU registered?

DE52 OSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is DE52 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 OSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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