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GR52 AWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR52 AWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush boll joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush boll joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing play in boll joint (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,790 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2010 66,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,980 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 63,970 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,751 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 36,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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GR52 AWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GR52 AWJ, 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 GR52 AWJ registered?

GR52 AWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is GR52 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR52 AWJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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