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LG52 UJW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,452 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,097 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2014
Pass 23 May 2013 46,572 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,496 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,109 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,893 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 UJW 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 94.1%.

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 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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

LG52 UJW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is LG52 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 UJW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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