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LA52 VND

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,395 mi
Last recorded52,395 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 VND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,395 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine undertray fitted obscuring components

slight fluid leak around engine bay

Fail 14 Sep 2021 52,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine undertray fitted obscuring components

slight fluid leak around engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine undertray fitted obscuring components

slight fluid leak around engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,804 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 47,119 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ABC strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ABC strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 47,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 45,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,928 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,467 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,496 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,496 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,540 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,172 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 VND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VND, 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 VND registered?

LA52 VND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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