CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS52 PCX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,917 mi
Last recorded73,917 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 PCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush needs replacing soon (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush needs replacing soon (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,616 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,923 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall.

Both front tyres wearing and perishing on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,189 miles

slight travel in parking brake pedal

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,012 miles

knocking nearside front

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,366 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 29,623 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,623 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS52 PCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LS52 PCX, 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

How do I check the history of LS52 PCX?

You can check the full history of LS52 PCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS52 PCX registered?

LS52 PCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is LS52 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 PCX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS52 PCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS52 PCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.