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LF52 PMF

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inside surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS not working

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,540 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 3 Sep 2021 80,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 80,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,627 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,331 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 73,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,099 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,884 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms have slight lift to ball joints

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,129 miles

nearside front lower balljoint has slight play

offside front lower balljoint has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,618 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,732 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,639 miles

front tyres advanced wear on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,092 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 PMF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 PMF, 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 PMF registered?

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

Is LF52 PMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 PMF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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