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LF52 NBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,341 mi
Last recorded69,341 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 69,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,600 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 68,600 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,737 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 65,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 65,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,464 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,403 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 56,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SWIVEL BALL JOINT IN LOWER ARM VERY SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,163 miles

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,101 miles

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

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

SRS air bag warning lamp stays on ???

parking brake shoes noisy inoperation / squeal

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,097 miles

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

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

near side seat belt webbing slightly slow in retracting into seat unit

parking brake shoes slightly noisy inoperation / squeal???

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,772 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,122 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,122 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear under sheild slightly insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2007 31,438 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

parking brake shoes squeal/squeak inoperation/foot operated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,438 miles

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

parking brake shoes squeal/squeak inoperation/foot operated

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,166 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

four tyre treads [inner ] edges slightly worn??

rear suspension units slightly weak inoperation??????? †handbrake shoes slightly noisy inoperation??? †click sound front vehicle turning steering wheel / low speed ?????

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 NBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF52 NBJ, 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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LF52 NBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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