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NK52 UUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,825 mi
Last recorded92,825 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 UUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 1 Mar 2019 84,465 miles

Both rear tyres low

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,256 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,865 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 79,865 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,688 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres worn inner shoulders.

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 62,483 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres worn inner shoulders.

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,685 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,014 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,014 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 28,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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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NK52 UUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK52 UUE, 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 NK52 UUE registered?

NK52 UUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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