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LR52 OSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,175 mi
Last recorded83,175 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 OSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,525 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,946 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 76,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 76,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,213 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Jan 2021 75,213 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 66,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,346 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 57,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 113,811 miles

BRAKE PADS ALL ROUND LOOK LIKE THAY MAY BE GETTING LOW

EMT TELL TALL IS ON

NSF INNER WHEEL RMS LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT SOME TIME

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

SRS FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 107,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,382 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 63,562 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 OSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSJ, 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 LR52 OSJ registered?

LR52 OSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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