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GJ52 VKN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,575 mi
Last recorded23,575 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,575 miles

battery/charging fault

Pass 14 Apr 2025 23,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 22,513 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 22,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 22,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,165 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,420 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 20,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2018 20,406 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 11,287 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 10,589 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 10,589 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 7,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 7,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 7,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 7,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 6,311 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 5,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 3,419 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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GJ52 VKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ52 VKN, 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 GJ52 VKN registered?

GJ52 VKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is GJ52 VKN safe to buy?

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