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EX52 YXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,221 mi
Last recorded72,221 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 YXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,221 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,423 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,484 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,633 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,826 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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EX52 YXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX52 YXZ, 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 EX52 YXZ registered?

EX52 YXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is EX52 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 YXZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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