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LO52 BZX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 BZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,016 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 98,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,345 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting down

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre getting down

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 63,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower ball joint (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 50,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,215 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,617 miles

off side front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,923 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,923 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW!

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW!

SRS LIGHT ON!

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,581 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 BZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO52 BZX, 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 LO52 BZX registered?

LO52 BZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LO52 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO52 BZX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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