MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear side of seat not check , no access
service massage due on dash
under tray fitted
underside components cover with think dry mud or material
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear side of seat not check , no access
service massage due on dash
under tray fitted
underside components cover with think dry mud or material
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Repair to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Possible Battery Fault? (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Possible Battery Fault? (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Possible Battery Fault? (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery\Alternator Fault - Light Illuminated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel Repaired - Inner Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre starting to split on inner tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
dash display is indicating a possible suspension damper fault
fluid leaking out of panel on bottom of n/s front bumper
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front fluid leaking brake check ok and streering ok
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
dash display showing service brake requires attention
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MC52 UVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 UVT, 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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MC52 UVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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