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MC52 MTX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,920 mi
Last recorded139,920 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 MTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 139,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 117,811 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 117,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 108,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,568 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,546 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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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MC52 MTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MC52 MTX, 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 MC52 MTX?

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What year was MC52 MTX registered?

MC52 MTX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is MC52 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 MTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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