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LF52 NFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,494 mi
Last recorded35,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,780 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly contaminated with condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly contaminated with condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,498 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,289 miles

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 NFA 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 88.2%.

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 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 NFA, 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 LF52 NFA?

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What year was LF52 NFA registered?

LF52 NFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LF52 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 NFA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF52 NFA have outstanding finance?

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