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EJ52 OZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,259 mi
Last recorded99,259 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 99,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn attached to bottom of air bag (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn furthest forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,515 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,560 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,708 miles

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,543 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,527 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorbers show signs of fluid leakage.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,090 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 72,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,672 miles

nearside rear suspension unit has slight leak

offside rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,036 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,004 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,004 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,084 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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EJ52 OZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ52 OZS, 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 EJ52 OZS registered?

EJ52 OZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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