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EU52 WBO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,278 mi
Last recorded42,278 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 42,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,602 miles

covers on the underside

Fail 12 Sep 2022 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside has covers fitted to most of it. i recommend that the covers are removed and a full inspection of all the break pipes and power steering pipes be carried out as soon as possible !

Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,231 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,379 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,379 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2009 23,388 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,850 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 20,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,452 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,892 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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EU52 WBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EU52 WBO, 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 EU52 WBO registered?

EU52 WBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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