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LA52 UHS

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,334 mi
Last recorded46,334 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 46,334 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both rear lamp units cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both rear lamp units cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine compressor belt missing

engine management dashboard warning light on

nearside and offside front/rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine compressor belt missing

engine management dashboard warning light on

nearside and offside front/rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 24,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,438 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 20,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,067 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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LA52 UHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA52 UHS, 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 LA52 UHS registered?

LA52 UHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LA52 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 UHS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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