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LO52 AAE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,448 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,460 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,627 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,241 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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LO52 AAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO52 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO52 AAE registered?

LO52 AAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is LO52 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO52 AAE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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