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LJ52 SFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2023 99,723 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 96,605 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills shields

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,021 miles

Cover sills shields

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,118 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,640 miles

cover sills & under-trays fitted

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,504 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front headlamp lense faded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,206 miles

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

offside rear tyre valve corroding

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,663 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,366 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,906 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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LJ52 SFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ52 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

LJ52 SFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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