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GY52 EWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,270 mi
Last recorded51,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 EWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 40,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 38,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,840 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,357 miles

o/s/r suspension unit damp.

slight noise from aux drive belt area.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,340 miles

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

major oil leak from engine onto exhaust manifold

rear brake pads getting very low

Fail 19 Nov 2010 29,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,286 miles

Front and rear disc pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,766 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,126 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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GY52 EWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY52 EWJ, 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 GY52 EWJ registered?

GY52 EWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is GY52 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 EWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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