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LG52 NDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 NDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 82,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,808 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 75,808 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,301 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 60,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,520 miles

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Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,964 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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LG52 NDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG52 NDL, 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 LG52 NDL?

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What year was LG52 NDL registered?

LG52 NDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LG52 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 NDL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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