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LW52 CLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,912 mi
Last recorded82,912 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,912 miles

Front Lower Offside and Nearside Shock absorbers: Ball joints have slight play

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,433 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,326 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,552 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,379 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn across tread,depth[3mm].

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn [3mm].

offside rear tyre wall surface cut.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,481 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

nearside front has a bad leak of body control fliud strong advise

Pass 9 May 2008 39,278 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,034 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2006 30,766 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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LW52 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LW52 CLX, 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 LW52 CLX?

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What year was LW52 CLX registered?

LW52 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is LW52 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 CLX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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