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JD52 MER

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,556 mi
Last recorded43,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD52 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 43,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 41,326 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,185 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,017 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 Front 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 31 Jan 2007 18,785 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 4 May 2006 18,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,076 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)

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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JD52 MER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JD52 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JD52 MER?

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What year was JD52 MER registered?

JD52 MER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is JD52 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD52 MER shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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