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LX52 XNB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,865 mi
Last recorded160,865 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 160,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 148,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 140,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 133,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 126,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine lamp on

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 118,570 miles

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

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 2 May 2014 109,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 93,717 miles

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,453 miles

Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 3 May 2011 78,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,848 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 57,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,185 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f and o/s/f abs wiring was insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2007 55,185 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f and o/s/f abs wiring was insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2007 54,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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LX52 XNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX52 XNB, 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 LX52 XNB registered?

LX52 XNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LX52 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 XNB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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