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LB52 XJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,820 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 65,938 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 64,932 miles

Brake lining worn message is displayed on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various oil leaks and seeps

Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,685 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 61,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,963 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 51,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,526 miles

slight wear on front tyres (edges),nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,763 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 37,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,819 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,819 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

front and rear number plates have post code and b s number missing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Unable to see testable items due to extensive plastic covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,130 miles

stone chip windscreen on limit zone a

water damage rear no plate

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,480 miles

Front and rear pads low.

N/s/f tyre low.

SRS light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 11,620 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 11,620 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

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 XJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

LB52 XJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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