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DF52 XAE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 XAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,495 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAE, 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

How do I check the history of DF52 XAE?

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What year was DF52 XAE registered?

DF52 XAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DF52 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 XAE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF52 XAE have outstanding finance?

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