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LR52 TLJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 TLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,747 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 94,747 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 83,528 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension Reserviour cap not fitted correctly, possible leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

visit workshop warning on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,126 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 68,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 62,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,078 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,685 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,179 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 TLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

LR52 TLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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