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GX52 ZXN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 ZXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,238 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 85,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,827 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,693 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,686 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,050 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 16,493 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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GX52 ZXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX52 ZXN, 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 GX52 ZXN registered?

GX52 ZXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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