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LF52 NBA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,102 mi
Last recorded28,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 28,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 27,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 27,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 27,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2019 27,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,616 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,857 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 23,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,438 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 19,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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LF52 NBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF52 NBA, 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 LF52 NBA registered?

LF52 NBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is LF52 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 NBA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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