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DF52 WDE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,765 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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DF52 WDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF52 WDE, 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 DF52 WDE registered?

DF52 WDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DF52 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 WDE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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