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LJ52 RXT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,793 mi
Last recorded103,793 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 103,793 miles

N/S headlight Projected beam image is just visible

Nail in tyre N/S/R

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF lower horizontal arm bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint on hub connected to horizontal arm from subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF lower arm bushes perished (arm that suspension strut attaches to) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF + OSF lower arm ball joint dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF + OSF tyres have cuts on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 100,218 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive movement in track rod end when jacked up under the arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF lower arm bushes perished (arm that suspension strut attaches to) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF + OSF lower arm ball joint dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF + OSF tyres have cuts on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 98,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 97,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found when jacked up under lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine & auto box area's

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

oil residue engine areas

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,753 miles

Front BOTH front tyres cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,747 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front BOTH front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,235 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front disc's are rusty on the inner surface

Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,086 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight leak from nearside front suspension unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Slight leak from nearside front suspension unit

Fail 21 Sep 2013 78,606 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight leak from nearside front suspension unit

Pass 22 Sep 2012 76,075 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 76,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,010 miles

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

nearside front (bellows) fluid suspension unit minor leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2008 59,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres have wrong speed rating and code index for vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,315 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 50,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LJ52 RXT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ52 RXT, 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 LJ52 RXT registered?

LJ52 RXT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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