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LG52 HZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,633 mi
Last recorded112,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 HZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 110,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 91,271 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 91,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 86,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 80,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner wearing inner edge

Offside Front Inner wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Inner wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on sidewalls

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,673 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 67,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,027 miles

very slight play in both front wheel bearing areas

Pass 27 Dec 2013 51,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,928 miles

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 33,672 miles

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

Offside front torque reaction arm ball joint gator split

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,123 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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LG52 HZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LG52 HZN, 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 LG52 HZN registered?

LG52 HZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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