CarVerify

Free Car Check

JO52 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,924 mi
Last recorded22,924 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO52 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 22,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 22,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 22,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 22,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 22,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 22,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,077 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 22,077 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 21,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 21,883 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 21 Nov 2015 21,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,643 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 21,487 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,903 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 20,903 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 18,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

kerb damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,304 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JO52 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JO52 AMG, 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 JO52 AMG?

You can check the full history of JO52 AMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JO52 AMG registered?

JO52 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is JO52 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO52 AMG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JO52 AMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JO52 AMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.