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LD52 CJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,997 mi
Last recorded70,997 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 69,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 66,325 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 66,324 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 63,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner tyre is worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 May 2022 59,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2021 54,297 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,259 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,120 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,682 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,314 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,309 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 43,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,381 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 43,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,724 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 4 Mar 2008 30,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 22,350 miles

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

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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LD52 CJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD52 CJX, 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 LD52 CJX?

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What year was LD52 CJX registered?

LD52 CJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LD52 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 CJX shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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