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LG52 XWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 XWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 98,939 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 98,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,456 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,943 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 97,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,401 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,009 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,913 miles

both front suspension springs/shock absorbers lower ball joints have play close to the limit reccomend replacement

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 13,752 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 XWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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

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The MOT history for LG52 XWM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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