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LB52 WUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,786 mi
Last recorded54,786 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 54,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,842 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 50,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,737 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 41,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,527 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,569 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 16,394 miles

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

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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LB52 WUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB52 WUP, 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 LB52 WUP registered?

LB52 WUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is LB52 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 WUP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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