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EY52 NFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,188 mi
Last recorded85,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 81,688 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 81,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 80,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,444 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,580 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,311 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,860 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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EY52 NFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY52 NFK, 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 EY52 NFK?

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What year was EY52 NFK registered?

EY52 NFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is EY52 NFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 NFK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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