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LL52 HFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,160 mi
Last recorded36,160 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,956cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 36,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 36,106 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 36,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,972 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,871 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 35,859 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,356 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear jacking point rubber is missing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,559 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2013 32,559 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,784 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,836 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,928 miles

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

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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LL52 HFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LL52 HFT, 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 LL52 HFT registered?

LL52 HFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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