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EJ52 TBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,731 mi
Last recorded57,731 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 TBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2025 57,731 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,984 miles

Front n/s & o/s brake disc slightly corroded, but not excessive or seriously weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 55,028 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 47,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,230 miles

N/s/f shock absober has a slight misting of oil

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,463 miles

N/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 7 Jul 2012 41,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,089 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 TBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJ52 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

EJ52 TBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is EJ52 TBV safe to buy?

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