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2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,578 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 64,824 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 64,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,819 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,819 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 55,919 miles

Battery insecure top battery (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 48,451 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 48,436 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front strutt bottom ball joint worn

Offside Front strut bottom ball joint worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

battery clamp not fitted

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

battery not fully secure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,586 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,573 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,173 miles

o/s n/s bottom shocker bushes have slight wear and play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,466 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,803 miles

advise nsf trye slightly cut,wheel damage

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,721 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 22,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,303 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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NA52 CFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NA52 CFU, 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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NA52 CFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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