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GD52 UAK

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,388 mi
Last recorded43,388 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 UAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 43,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 43,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 42,853 miles

Offside rear suspension pipe/hose has a light misting of oil.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 41,255 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

possible fluid leak from offside rear suspension

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr leveling air bag cover damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2014 35,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr leveling air bag cover damaged

steering lock not working but as car has automatic gearbox and locks in park along with engine immobiliser so manual advisory issued

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

steering lock deactivated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,680 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,465 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 30,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,619 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,366 miles

SRS warning lamp on

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 2 Dec 2005 11,753 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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GD52 UAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GD52 UAK, 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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GD52 UAK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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