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LR52 EGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,497 mi
Last recorded160,497 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 160,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 160,328 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 159,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,948 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2018 155,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 151,811 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 151,798 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,318 miles

coolant leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 144,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,978 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2014 131,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,145 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 113,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Strong Advise play in n/s of steering rack area and noise on lock to lock in area of rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l. light on.

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn out on inner edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 86,567 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,412 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,406 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear suspension weeping

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,616 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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LR52 EGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR52 EGU, 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 LR52 EGU registered?

LR52 EGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is LR52 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 EGU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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